Due to an unfortunate visit from the flu, I have had no desire to cook (nor eat) for the past few days. I'm at that point where nothing sounds good, but I'm hungry and so is my family. Thank you Chicken Noodle Soup for soothing a yucky tummy.

Ingredients:
1 medium onion, diced
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1 stalk of celery, thinly sliced
1 tea garlic powder
1 Tbs dried basil (if you have real, use it!)
7 cups Chicken Stock (I use bouillon because it's cheap and easy)
1 1/2 cups egg noodles (or any noodles you have on hand)
1 large cooked chicken breast, shredded

Directions:
Pour stock into a pot and place on heat.

Throw your mirepoix- onion, carrot, and celery into the pot (and yes, I used a fancy term to feel smart and chef-like. I'm an Emeril fan. Learn more about the Mirepoix).

After a few minutes, add noodles and let cook.

When noodles are tender, add chicken, garlic and basil.

Once all is warm, gobble it up! I like to top mine with cheddar.


This was one of the few benefits to the flu. I seem to forget about this tasty option when all is well and guess what, it's cheap!