I'm currently enjoying a warm bowl of this FABULOUS soup! The directions- super simple. The ingredients-nothing fancy that can't be found in ANY grocery store. I fried the chicken in a frying pan followed by cubing before adding to the final ""soup pot"". I did find it runnier than I had hoped. I rather enjoy creamy thick/hearty soups so I just added a pint of Heavy Cream. Topped my bowl off with some cheese and garlic croutons purchased in the bagged salad isle of the grocerer and wahlah...YUM-O!! I will DEFINETELY be making this again!! A warm soup for the cold winter nights we have in Upstate, NY.