You don't always have to make stock, do a lot of planning or thinking to make a great meal with what what you on hand or what is in the store ready to go.  Adding some chicken thighs, (cook them first in a pan) to Amy's soup, and other veggies, (I also added a sweet potato that was microwaved to semi softness, jalapenos and fresh cilantro) along with some curry sauce from a jar, and lots of spices, and had a really great curry soup loaded with fresh stuff.