The Feel Better Soup

This soup has made regular appearances in our house this month.  Which is to say...we've been sick a few times.  But fortunately, one of us was always able to muster enough energy to peel & chop a few vegetables.  I like this soup because it's bland enough that it won't aggravate an already upset stomach, but it's not so bland that the non-sick person feels like she's slurping a bowl of salted hot water.  It's also warm & hearty enough to cut through fever-induced chills, à la, the flu.  Now don't get me wrong, this is not the most flavorful soup you'll make this winter.  But it's probably one of the best things for you if you're sick.

The Feel Better Soup

6 cups stock (vegetable, chicken, or whatever you prefer)
2 potatoes, peeled
2 carrots, peeled
2 celery stalks, rinsed
1/2 bag frozen corn
1/2 bag frozen peas
fresh herbs (if you have some)

1.  In a large pot, heat stock to boiling then reduce to a simmer.  (You can add water here if you want more broth & less "stuff" in your soup.)

2.  Chop potatoes, carrots, and celery stalks into bite-size pieces.  Add to pot.  Cook until potatoes & carrots are soft enough to eat, ~12 minutes.

3.  Add corn & peas.  Continue cooking another 3-4 minutes until everything is hot.

4.  Serve.  If you're a non-sick person cooking for & eating with a sick person, add some extra salt & freshly ground black pepper to yours for more flavor.  Fresh herbs are also good to add here.  We had fresh thyme once, & it was a great addition.

Makes 4 large servings.