Since this is the season of scratchy throats and sniffles, I thought y'all might want to try this very tasty and nutritious soup. I got the recipe from urbanhomemaker.com . The garlic, ginger, and cayenne are recommended for stimulating the immune system.

Old Fashioned Chicken Soup

6 c. chicken stock or broth

2 c. diced chicken or turkey

5 or more cloves fresh garlic, crushed

½ c. chopped onion

1" piece of fresh gingerroot, peeled and minced

 2 c. chopped carrots

1 c. chopped celery

2 c. leftover cooked brown rice or noodles

1 tsp. salt or to taste

1/8 tsp. cayenne ( optional )

1 tsp. thyme

1 tsp. savory

1 c. peas or beans

2 Tbls. olive oil

Saute the onion and celery in the olive oil until softened; add ginger and saute another 1-2 minutes. Add the stock or broth and the carrots and simmer until the carrots are tender - 15-20 minutes. Add salt and herbs. Mix 1/3 cup flour ( whole grain preferred ) with 1 c. cold water so there are no lumps.  Bring soup to a boil; slowly add the  water/flour mixture while stirring to lightly thicken the soup.  Add rice or noodles, and peas or beans, and adjust seasonings to taste. 

Enjoy!

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