Prep Work: Cut carrots, celery and onion; store together. Cube potatoes and store separately.
In good sized cooking pot, saute carrots, celery, onion and a few tsp. of grapeseed or olive oil. Cook just until beginning to soften, approx. 5 min.
Add broth and potatoes, and simmer until potatoes are tender; approx. 5 min.
Add paired recipe leftovers, cutting any large pieces of chicken or potato into bite sized chunks; heat through. Salt and pepper to taste.
Serve bowls of soup with some grated cheese on top and a bit of cream. Complete the dinner with a small, fresh green salad.
UNPAIRED RECIPE: Cook or buy cooked chicken; approx. 4 oz. per serving. Shred or cube meat. Double potatoes in this recipe. Add the extra potatoes to simmer in step #2, and then add chicken as well after potatoes are tender.
(inspired by prevention.com "Simmer and Serve! 7 No-Fuss Soups")")