Dining Hall Soup

I've discussed that one of my college life challenges is my dining hall; that constant tug of war between socialization and infinite temptation. Not only does it offer cheap, bad quality, illegal food in unlimited quantities, it offers them Free (well, on the meal plan)—and the number one college life rule is you never, ever turn down the gods of Free. Things are only worse as you watch your friends scarf down hundreds of carbs and sit there twiddling your thumbs.

This recipe is as close as it comes to cheating in Intro, while remaining as close as it comes to legal in the dining hall. Most likely, it will include roasted, non-organic chicken breast instead of boiled, organic whole chicken with non-organic, pre-frozen veggies. In no way should it qualify as a contributor to the Intro diet. There is NO reason a college student should be incapable of putting a chicken, vegetables and water in a crock pot in their dorm. However, it is here for those who are desperate to both maintain a social life and evade the "anorexic" label—particularly when dropping pounds in Intro. Be creative and customize it to your dining hall's offerings. With no further ado:

Dining Hall Soup

1. Grab a bowl.
2. Start with chicken. Consider taking from a sandwich, salad, or stir-fry line; if grilled sandwiches are offered you may be able to steal a chicken strip from inside. If all chicken offerings are breaded, skip the meat.
3. Add veggies. Again, check salad/sandwich/stir fry lines; you're looking for carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, onions, spinach, etc.
4. Season with salt, pepper, and possibly seasonings from the pizza line.
5. Add a little water, cover with a plate, and microwave. If possible, set microwave to a low power to cook the veggies slowly.
6. Alternatively, go to the hot drinks line and add boiling water. Allow veggies to sit for about ten minutes.