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Soups to warn off the flu!
Even though every piece of paper and or tax form in my office was spotted with antibacterial spray, I caught the virus. Its timing was perfect to hit with the vengeance that it did. I had been working seven days a week since Dec. 26 and planned this weekend off to see Erin in her gymnastics competition in Orange Beach. I wanted to cheer on the team. I went, but no one could have heard me if I had yelled because when I opened my mouth nothing came out but coarse groanings. After the competition I went back to the beach house and went straight to bed, remaining there until Sunday when we left to come back home so I'd be well enough to go back to work Monday. What a great weekend to be off!! If you get the flu, here are some great soup recipes if you can get someone to make them for you. Hope you feel better. Creamy Chicken Noodle soup 1 T butter 1 onion, chopped 3 c chopped cooked chicken 3 (14 oz.) cans chicken broth 1 (10 oz.) can cream of chicken soup 1 (8 oz.) pkg. spaghetti, broken into 2" pieces 7 celery ribs, finely chopped 6 carrots, chopped 1 tsp poultry seasoning 1 tsp pepper 1 tsp grated lemon rind 2 c milk 2 c (8 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese Melt butter in large Dutch oven over medium heat; add onion, and sauté until tender. Stir in chicken and remaining ingredients except milk and cheese and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes. Stir in milk; return to simmer. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Sprinkle each serving with cheese. French Onion Soup 4 T butter 3 T flour 2 T oil 2 quarts chicken stock 7 c onion, thinly sliced salt & pepper to taste
In heavy 5-quart kettle, melt butter with oil over medium heat. Stir in onions and salt. Cook uncovered over low heat, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes. Sprinkle flour over the onions and cook, stirring for 3 minutes. Remove the pan from heat. In a saucepan, bring the stock to a simmer, then stir the hot stock into the onions. Return the soup to low heat and simmer, partially covered, for 30 minutes. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed.
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