Well this weekend we had plans, the weather was going to be better, and we were going to get out and enjoy it………sigh………well guess who spent this weekend barely being able to get out of bed? I would raise my hand but I’m still too weak. Well it wasn’t that bad, don’t go getting all worried and misty eyed on me, It did hit pretty hard, but it takes more than that to keep me down! Of course I did sleep quite a bit.
So What do you make when your not feeling good, the answer is pretty easy, you make chicken soup!
I had been at the market when I started feeling a little off kilter, so I purchased everything I would need to make natures penicillin, Chicken Soup!
Chicken & Mini Ravioli Soup
4 chicken legs
2 carrots diced
1 small onion diced
3 stalks celery diced
1/2 yellow squash diced
1/2 green squash diced
1 cup chopped broccoli rabe ( or greens of your choice)
12 oz mini cheese ravioli (fresh or frozen)
4 cups chicken stock
In a medium sauce pan place add the chicken legs and fill about 2/3 with cold water.
allow water to come to a boil and reduce heat and simmer until stock is reduced by half.
remove chicken legs and allow to cool. When cool remove skin and pull meat off the bone, then return to stock. Keep heat on simmer.
In another small stock pot, add your diced celery, carrots, onions, and squash with one tablespoons of olive oil. Allow vegetables to saute for about 5-7 minutes or until they have just begun to soften.
Add chicken and stock to veggies. Add additional chicken stock, and increase heat until soup just begins to boil, then reduce heat back to simmer.
At this time add your mini ravioli and chopped broccoli rabe, allow to simmer for 30 minutes.
Feel free to have fun with this soup, I think the most important part is the fresh chicken meat and some type of greens, that’s what really adds the body to the soup, any type of pasta will do from pastina to tortellini. You will need to add some canned chicken broth, unless your lucky enough to have chicken base in your fridge, you won’t get enough stock from those few legs.
Food Bloggers Conference
At this time I would like to announce that I will be organizing a food bloggers conference in Asheville, North Carolina. I am lucky enough to have an incredible team to work with on this endeavor, my partners in this venture are Sommer from A Spicy Perspective , Christiane from The Mom Chef, Julie from Mommie Cooks, and Adam from Picture-Perfect Meals.
We will be holding our conference in beautiful Asheville, on Friday July 8th for our Welcome Party, and Saturday July 9th for the conference. We will have a website up and running within the next few weeks and as I get more information, I will pass it along to you. What I would like to know if any of you think you may be able to attend to just let me know. As we arrange this event the size will dictate the venue we will be needing, so any type of count we can get even tentative will be a big help. If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail any one of us for information.
If anyone would like to help with the event please let us know! We don’t have an official name for the conference yet, so if any of you have any suggestions, please feel free to send them along, and I’m sure I can come up with some type of prize for you if we do use your suggestion.
Give-Aways
I would like to take this time to announce the winner of my Chobani give away, and the winner chosen by the random number generator was 13, and that would be Sara from Caffeina! So Sara if you can send me your address I will have the nice folks at Chobani send out your case of yogurt! I know you will make some tasty creations with your yogurt!
I would also like to announce another give away! Sarah-Jane from Silicone Moulds has sent me two silicone pastry mats, to give to my readers! This give away is open to all of my readers world wide, so please everyone feel free to let me know you would like to win these mats! Sarah-Jane makes some of the most incredible silicone bake-ware, and these mats would be a wonderful addition to any bakers kitchen!
Well friends that’s about it for today, I am still a little tired so its off to bed for me, 4 am still comes around no matter how I feel…..
Have a great week, and don’t forget to send your questions, suggestions, tips and hints to ask chef Dennis. I will be happy to pass it along or do my best to answer your questions, and I think you know why by now! So my friends stay safe, stay warm, and stay full, and always remember……
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Hyosun Ro says
Hope you are feeling better. The chicken soup looks great, especially with the mini ravioli and broccoli rabe.
FOODalogue says
Hi Dennis,
I'd like to address the second half of your post about the blogging conference. I am preliminarily interested and, as of the moment, the timing looks good. It will depending on $$ and agenda.
Leanne says
Dennis, this looks incredible. I was also really sick this weekend, and sure could have used this soup! It was all boost shakes and gatorade for me. (I know i know– unhealthy). Thank you for continually sharing such amazing dishes!
Medifast Coupons says
Great soup recipe, can't wait to try.
Lori Lynn says
I hope you're feeling better. Of course you are! The soup does make a difference!
Good luck with your conference Chef, if I lived closer, that is one I would definitely attend. Looking forward to reading about it.
LL
Stephanie says
Chicken soup came first! :-p Actually, I don't know, but what I DO know is that I love chicken soup. I just made some a couple weeks ago and it warmed hubby and I up straight away after we came back in from shoveling the snow outside. :-/ Ugh. So tired of the snow!! Can't wait for Spring. Just a few more weeks!
Lindsay @Eat, Knit, Grow says
Yum! it looks so wonderful and comforting. Feel better! I love the mini ravioli in there!!
Joanne says
Oh Dennis I'm so sorry that you were sick! But if anything is going to cure you, I'm sure it's this soup. Made with good healthy ingredients and whole lotta love.
Annie's Dish says
I love a good chicken soup, sick or not. I hope you are feeling a bit better!
Torviewtoronto says
this is one yummy bowl of soup love the combination you used delicious
Rosemary says
Adding broccoli rabe to the soup is inspired! I've needed more chicken soup than usual, too, this year. I feel for Lisa,; I spent just three days teaching last week and it's taken me more than a week to get over the cold! Yuk!
I sure wish I could swing a trip to Asheville. Beautful place, and I know it would be a great time with great people.
Gitte says
The Groundhog said spring would be coming early this year to Virginia and I am a true believer. Soon Dennis…soon.
Funny, I can't even remember the last time I was sick. Ofcourse as a healthcare worker it's handwashing all day long, and gloves help too.
Lovely soup, nothing like homemade Chicken Noodle Soup.
Elin says
Chef Dennis…since you can post this up means you are already well and is back to your normal self…I guess this delicious soup does helps to pick you up 🙂 Lovely soup ! Ohhh…Sarah Jane silicone mats…I want..you know what when Jo was in UK, I order online some of her heart shaped muffins silicone molds to be sent to Jo's UK address and Jo brought them back for me…hahaha you are right free delivery….and now I seriously don't mind this baking mat from her :)))
Take care Chef and I shall be posting up your very berry muffins on my blog soon. Do drop by and see how great they turned out to be 🙂 Thanks for the delicious muffins and I get to taste the real one instead of just drooling at yours 🙂
Cheers,
Elin
grace says
even if it's just a myth and chicken soup has no more restorative powers than a blade of grass, i think the expectation and belief that it makes one feel better actually makes one feel better! lovely soup, dennis–get well soon. 🙂
baking.serendipity says
As a teacher, I might be biased, but I definitely think that teachers are sick more than any other people! I hope the chicken noodle soup helped aid your health…it certainly looks delicious and comforting 🙂
Joy says
This would be perfect for to how I have been feeling lately.
Julie M. says
I hope you're feeling better soon. Being sick stinks. 🙁 A bowl of this soup would do me good though. What a feast for the eyes that is!
I'm super excited about the conference. Working my way through name ideas as we speak!
sweetsbysillianah says
all of my teacher friends seem to get sick more often than my non-teacher friends… =( i hope you and your wife feel better soon! lots of this healing chicken soup will do the trick… =)
btw, i'd love a chance to win the silicone mats, with all the baking i do they would definitely come in handy! thanks!
Wendy Irene says
Oooooh I love the idea of ravioli in chicken soup! Great idea. Have a great week Chef Dennis! Thank you for the giveaway chance. I would love to win a Silicone Mould.
[email protected] says
I hope you feel better Chef D — Somehow i managed to escape flu season *knock on wood*!
P.S. I would love to win a silicon baking mat 🙂
Organic Warrior says
Hope you feel better soon! I love mini raviolis-we're having them tonight in pasta fagioli!
Kita says
Feel better Chef! I hate getting sick, so I try to not do it that often (that's right, I combat sickness with pure stubbornness).
I love the use of mini ravioli in this soup! I am not a huge fan of chicken noodle soup because I always think of the canned stuff from when I was sick as a child. I think its time to give this world famous staple another try.
The Mom Chef says
I'm sorry you're not well! I hope the soup helps and has you back to your chipper self again soon. I wish I could have made a batch for you instead of you having to do it for yourself though.
Yea! to Sara for winning the yogurt. I bet she'll come up with tons of yummy stuff with it.
Regarding the mats; yeah, I could use them. Really. 🙂
Sarah @ OC2Seattle says
Hope you feel better! Hopefully, you and Lisa will build up your kiddie cold resistance this year so next year will be smooth sailing!
Awesome that you are putting together a conference – if only I lived closer . . .
Georgia (The Comfort of Cooking) says
Oh, feel better soon, Dennis! I know this soup will help aid your sickness and warm you up. And by the way, I've been looking all around for a recipe just like this and finally found a winner in yours! Thanks for sharing this. I'll have to try it soon!
Boulder Locavore says
Ug! I'm so sorry to hear you are sick. I just got a recorded phone message from a large drugstore chain saying the CDC has identified a larger than normal flu 'epidemic' in our area (and also that they are offering flu shots!). I actually did a recipe for what I called War on a Cold Chicken soup last year, devising it after being horribly sick and the doctor affirming chicken soup DOES aid as a cold cure. There you have it. Take your own advice and eat this delicious looking soup. I can imagine you don't stay off your feel long. Nice to know more about Lisa too (lots-o-hand washing and desk sanitizing this time of year).
Sonia says
Fantastic soup… ! Loved the combo of ingredients you have put together and especially the ravioli. The soup is looking so inviting and refreshing ready to soothe your senses right away with the first sip. I am so glad to find your inspiring recipes, will be back to check out more from you… !
Christina says
We've gotten plenty of snow! Thankfully I've avoided the icky sickies…so far *knocking on wood*
I'd still love some of that soup though! Mmmm, Mmmm, GREAT! 😉
ravienomnoms says
I am loving this soup, what a great thing to have during this cold winter season. I just love the addition of the mini ravioli. Perfect add
A Thought For Food says
Congrats to Sara for winning the Chobani giveaway! How exciting!
There really is nothing like chicken soup on a cold winter day. And this winter has been BRUTAL. We'll need pot after pot of this to keep us warm.
Kristen says
Thanks goodness for chicken soup. I hope it did the trick and that you and your wife are both healthy again. It's no fun to see the weather get warmer and not be able to enjoy it.
Marina says
I hope you're feeling better. As a former teacher and current mom of a preschooler, I know all about being sick all the time. What a great idea to put mini ravioli in the soup!
Marina @ Yummy Mummy
http://www.yummymummykitchen.com
Susie Bee on Maui says
Oh, and I'd definitely love to win the baking mat!
Susie Bee on Maui says
Oh, I hope the homemade penicillin worked and you are feeling better.
Congrats to Sara!
The soup sounds wonderful-tender shredded chicken, little pasta pillows, and veggies.
Kath says
I love the use of chicken legs instead of breasts for extra flavor. I never thought of adding squash and greens to my chicken soup, but that's a great idea! Thanks, Chef!
Hope you are feeling 100% soon!
Pretend Chef says
We've all been down with a cold in our home as well and a bowl of this would have probably helped with a speedy recovery. I love the ravioli addition and have never thought to add that instead of other pasta. Those silicon bake mats sound fantastic. I have never tried anything like that before and would love to have some in my kitchen. Hope you get to feeling tip top soon!
Katrina says
Oh I wish I lived closer 🙂 Have fun! Get better – I LOVE that you used mini raviolis in your soup!
PS – I gave Chobani a try this morning (pineapple) and I loved every bite! You made a believer out of me!! ♥- Katrina
Reeni says
Hope you feel better soon Dennis! The chicken soup looks like just what the DR. ordered! What exciting news about the conference, can't wait to hear more of the details!
foodtravelandwine says
This soup looks so yummy!!…..it is fantastic for this never-ending winter!!…..good luck with your conference!!…..Abrazotes, Marcela
Cake Duchess says
Hope you feel better soon, Dennis. This soup looks perfect. I could eat chicken soup every day (especially with those little ravioli). Congrats to Sara!!
Emily Malloy says
Yum! I think the soup came first, then egg came first, then the chicken!
A SPICY PERSPECTIVE says
What a great rendition of Chicken Soup! I'm certain this would be gone in a flash at my house.
Getting excited about the conference! It's going to be great.
Michael Toa says
The soup looks so comforting chef. The mini cheese raviolis are such wonderful addition. My mom always add some kind of pasta to her chicken soup and I love it.
I'd love to meet all of you at the conference but it's too far I'm afraid.
Enjoy your Monday.
5 Star Foodie says
Love the mini ravioli in your delicious comforting chicken soup! I hope you feel better very soon!
lostpastremembered says
I have to say, since I have been writing and not out in the world as much, I am never sick. But this soup is so beautiful… well it would make a well person just feel better… love the little ravioli and the colors are gorgeous! Hope your wife is enjoying the return to the classroom.. we need all the great teachers we can get!
Elisabeth says
Hi Dennis-Your chicken soup is so comforting, yummy, and inviting. Hope you're feeling better now. This is surely the perfect remedy for what ails you…or not! Love the addition of the mini raviolis.
Have a wonderful Monday, my friend!
Joy, The Herbed Kitchen says
Dennis, your Lisa sounds an awful lot like my mother-in-law. She is currently a Reading Recovery teacher working with sweet little grade twos who have tremendous difficulty reading. She has been feeling the itch to get back into the classroom and she will be doing just that next year. Good for Lisa for going back, children need more teachers like her (and my mother-in-law).
Sorry to hear you were feeling ill but it inspired the most beautiful chicken soup! Your use of broccoli rabe is lovely, I often use ribbons of kale in my soups for an extra hint of heartiness. Feel better soon!
Tes says
Hope you're feeling better…
Here we're down sick with flu, too … I wish I had some of your chicken soup now 🙂
thespicegarden says
Here in New England, we've been having our share of colds and flu bugs making the rounds … a good chicken soup is one of the weapons we use to fight off the aches and chills, too! Yours looks a winner, Chef Dennis! Feel better and make a thermos for Lisa to take to school for her lunch!
Cardamom Hills says
Well, the falling sick reminded me… since valentines day i have been sick…by the time I was up and about, my lil one got it from me n last my husband too….so the whole family went through a round…hehehe…Get well soon chef!!! I love the cheese ravioli in chicken soup…but we dont get frozen ones in our part of the world…so i'll have to make them from scratch 🙂
A world wide give away!!!! Count me in….I'll be more than just happy to recieve the moulds especially since I dont have any in my pantry 🙂
Becky says
Chicken soup can cure what ails you. I love your version with the broccoli rabe and mini ravioli.
I don't have any of the the silicone mats, but have been meaning to buy some. I'd love to win them.
Rumana Rawat says
This is a hearty chicken soup lovely recipe! and a lovely pic:)
Jenn says
Chicken soup does have magical healing powers! I love the added mini ravioli in yours.
I would LOVE to go to the conference but it would all depend on money. If I could get cheap cheap airfare I would definitely be there!
the constant hunger says
I've been sick with a cold too. This is the perfect thing to eat. I love that you've added ravioli to the soup instead of long, thin noodles. Great touch. Hope you feel better soon and very excited to get more details about the blogger conference.
[email protected] says
The mini raviolis are the perfect touch and the greens add those vitamins your body is needing to get well. Glad to hear you're feeling better.
Lizzy says
Feel better soon, my friend! This chicken soup is the perfect remedy for what ever ails you~
Pegasuslegend says
now this is a hearty chicken soup lovely recipe!
Ana Powell says
I hope you get better soon.
Chicken soup, nature`s best cold remedy.
Lovely clicks ☻
thecompletecookbook says
Chicken soup definitely helps for making you feel better.
🙂 Mandy
jose manuel says
Que delicia, esto se ve fantastico.
Saludos
Umm Mymoonah says
Delicious bowl of soup, would have been a real comfort during winter.
Dionne Baldwin says
Oh no you sound as though you might not make it through another day without strict bed rest mister! I certainly hope you feel better soon! Hoe is Lisa feeling? I like chicken soup and if I made this it would be my favorite because of the ravioli. I love little pasta surprises! I hope you have a good start to the week.
Dionne
Charlie @ SweetSaltySpicy says
Soup is definitely the best remedy.
Hope you'll feel better soon.
Monet says
Ryan and I both got sick this weekend too…it is going around! I'm sure your wife is an excellent teacher, but I do know how hard teaching is on the immune system! Your soup looks great. The broccoli rabe is such a unique addition! Thanks for sharing, my friend! May your week burst forth with love, good food and peace!
Carla says
I have been agonizing for weeks over what to make for a soup swap…. classic chicken noodle or something more exotic like tom yum goong – seeing this recipe reminds me how good a old fashioned bowl of chicken noodle can be!
and I would love to win some new silicone mats! mine isn't looking so hot
scrambledhenfruit says
That chicken soup should have you feeling better pretty quickly! It looks deliciously restorative. 🙂 I'd love a chance to win those silicone mats- thanks!
Lo-mo says
Oh Chef, I hope everyone is feeling better. The first year at a new school with new kids is always the toughest, illness wise. Chicken soup certainly helps me when I am feeling under the weather.
On a side note, I was just thinking today (as I was baking)that I could use new slicone mats…hmmm sure would love to win one but if not, I can wait until my trip South to check out some of those amazing kitchen stores.
Hope you and Lisa are both feeling better.
penny aka jeroxie says
Been meaning to try this for so long! Nice bowl of comforting soup
Shari says
I hope you're feeling better and good enough to create something special for the Recipe Swap – I'm so grateful to Christianna for inviting me to be part of it, and to you (because I found out about it first on your wonderful blog).
Shari from http://www.goodfoodweek.blogspot.com
sara @ CaffeIna says
I can't believe it! I was about to leave a sad comment about how often I do get sick, just like Lisa, being a teacher, about how much I need this chicken soup but you are too far to make me one and about how I can't come to the conference (I will be about to leave to Italy for my summer holidays)…sad….so sad….and then I read that I won the giveaway! Well, what can I say? Now I'm very very very happy! Thanks Chef!
Foodtographer says
Hang in there, Dennis…the East Coast is not the only ones afflicted with the Flu bug..Many folks I know here in Vegas have not been immune. Get Well Soon…and the chix soup looks great! CHEERS!
Tastemonials says
Somehow we have managed not to catch any of the colds and flus going around this winter (knock on wood). But if we did this soup would be sure to cure. I hope you feel better soon.
Mari says
Sick or not sick…this is a great soup. I am so sure my hubby will love it!
Have a great week 🙂
Eizel says
Hope u feel better! Spring will be here before you know it!
Chow and Chatter says
oh bless get well soon I was sick with flu with the little one a week ago and did the same thing 🙂