Soup for Colds, Part 3: The Recipes

Broccoli Soup with Yellow (or Orange) Bell Peppers. Start with 4 cups of your fortified stock. Add 2 cups chopped broccoli, 1 chopped small onion, 1-2 diced garlic cloves. Cook over medium-low heat until the vegetables are very soft, then run this through a blender until smooth; return to saucepan and heat through. Meanwhile, dice one gorgeous yellow (or orange) bell pepper into small bite sizes. Add the peppers just before serving; the smooth/crunchy contrast is delightful and the colors will brighten your day.