Why Did The Chicken Cross the Stove? To Get Into Doyle's Stomach.

A cough here...a sniffle there...all of the sudden you are surrounded by cold medicine, balled up tissue filled with all sorts of colorful little surprises and the faint sound of whining and wheezing in the background.  Ah, yes, we have all been there before...in the presence of a sick boyfriend!

Since I had to take care of him for a week I also get to embarrass him a bit on my blog!?  Though this may be a bit mean now that he is better I was nice to him while he was ill...I promise!  In fact, I did what every good girlfriend should do when their boyfriend has bed sores from not being able to get off of the couch for seven days...I made him a fresh pot of chicken soup!  Nothin' says lovin' like..."Babe...I made this soup for you".

Start by dicing 2 russet potatoes, 3 stalks of celery, 2 carrots, 4 cloves of garlic and 1 yellow onion.  Throw those items in a stock pot with some olive oil and salt and cook overt medium low heat for about 5-10 minutes.  While those items are sauteing, heat up an additional smaller pot of water.  Once the small pot starts to boil put in one chicken breast and cook in the water for about 15 minutes.  After the vegetables have began to soften add 2 bay leaves, 1 sprig of fresh thyme, one sprig of rosemary, 1 tbs. of  21 seasoning salute (A Trader Joe's items for those of you that are not already one of Joe's hoes), 1 tsp. of paprika, a dash of cayenne pepper, 1 tbs. of oregano and some fresh or dried basil.  Let the flavors combine for about 5 minutes before adding one carton of chicken stock (4 cups).  While the stock pot is coming to a boil remove the chicken breast from the pot of water and dice into bite sized pieces.  Once the stock is boiling turn it down to a low simmer and add the diced chicken breasts, 1/4 c. of wild rice, 1 c. of frozen corn kernels, 1/2 c. of frozen peas and 1 additional c. of water.  Simmer covered for 35 minutes.  Once it is finished serve it to your significant other with a dash of love and some saltine crackers!  They will be feeling better in no time...or at least they will have their mouth full and won't be able to whine and complain for a good half hour!