Chicken soup might be one of the most comforting dishes. Add flavorful leftover risotto to the soup and you have the ultimate bowl of comfort food love.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped into small dice
• 4 celery ribs, chopped into small dice
• 3 carrots, chopped into small dice
• 1 tsp. each, salt, pepper, dry thyme
• Meat from small plain deli chicken, chopped into bite-size pieces
• 48-ounce can chicken broth
• 1 cup leftover Porcini Mushroom Risotto

Direction:

1. In a large, heavy saucepan over medium, sauté the onions, celery and carrots in oil for 10 minutes, until vegetables begin to soften, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the seasonings and chicken pieces and cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the broth and risotto, lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 45 minutes.

Makes 6-8 servings.