I finally figured out the secret to not wasting food is to cook with smaller pots.  I made this chicken and veggie soup after work and it's super quick and tasty.  This tiny pot makes about three bowl of soup, and now I have dinner and left over for breakfast tomorrow morning!

Top off the finished product with cubes of avocado and black tortilla chips, turned off the light and lit a candle, that completes the amazing, easy and elegant dinner for one!