When your lover is bed-bound, feeling under the weather with a cold, this soup will warm their heart and soul. This is a fast recipe to make because I buy a precooked rotisserie chicken for my local market--a simple solution for if you have a busy schedule. This soup is so easy to prepare and so soothing-- a true comfort food.  I personally like to add a bit of an Italian flair with a pinch of red pepper flakes and grated Parmesan Cheese.

Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 celery stalks, cut in 1/2 inch rings
• 2 carrots, cut in 1/2 inch rings
• 3-4 cups of chicken stock
  
• 1 store bought rotisserie chicken, shredded, skin removed
  
• 1 bag wide egg noodles

Directions

1. In large stockpot, add olive oil and heat over medium high heat
2. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 3 minutes
3. Add celery and carrots saute for 5 minutes
4. Add chicken stock and bring to boil
5. Add egg noodles, and cook until al dente
   
6. Fold in chicken and cook to heat up the chicken, about 3 minutes
7. Garnish with fresh parsley leaves, black pepper and grated Parmesan cheese
8. OPTION: A pinch of red pepper flakes
9. OPTION: Prepare a poached egg per serving, add as the last ingredient to individual bowls.