Makes: 8 servings

This hearty stew makes 8 servings or you can double it for a crowd. Skip the trip to the grocery store by using fresh leftover cooked chicken or turkey that has been properly stored and handled in addition to canned veggies from your pantry.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion (medium, chopped)
• 2 cups chicken broth, low-sodium
• 2 cups chicken or turkey (cooked, diced, and boned)
• 2 cups tomatoes, canned or cooked (low sodium)
• 2 cups lima beans, cooked (or canned, low-sodium)
• 2 cups whole kernel corn, canned, low-sodium (or cooked)

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large pan. Add onion and cook in oil until tender.
2. Add all remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer for 30 minutes at medium-low.
3. Makes 8 servings of about 1 cup each.

Source: Healthy Futures, Virginia Cooperative Extension