Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 4 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 3 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 lbs cooked chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces (about 4 cups)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce