Pantry veggie soup. Can of carrots, can of corn, can of green beans, can of potatoes, can of chikkin or even diced up ham. Seasonings of choice (Emiril's Essence for spicy, Italian for, well, Italian, etc..) Everything into a stew pot along with two cups of elbow mac, a couple of chikkin bullion cubes, and a block of cream cheese cut into thin (1/4" or so) slices. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, and leave for 10-12 min or until mac is done to taste. Turn off heat, let cool, and enjoy with crackers or a hearty bread.
Also, chikkin pot pour. Yes pour. Not pie. Pour. Can of Cream of Chikkin soup, can of corn, can of carrots, can of diced potato. Prepare soup with half the water needed. Dump in drained corn, carrots, and potato, add spices of choice (a little thyme is nice). Add a couple dollops of sour cream or plain yogurt if you like a bit of body. Let heat through, stirring to combine. Spoon over toast.
Brad