MARRY ME CHICKEN SOUP

It's beginning to get dark outside...
it's a bit chilly as the night turns colder....
let me warm you up with a bowl of hearty chicken soup
and a slice of hot french bread..... 

Think about this....when the leaves begin to drift down and the evening
temperatures drop, it's time to get cozy with comfort food.
We can take advantage of the season's harvest....

There is something wonderfully comforting about enjoying a
warm bowl of soup on a cool fall evening.
As the air turns crisp and the days grow shorter, soup becomes more than just a meal.
 It is a simple pleasure that brings warmth, nourishment,
and a little extra coziness to the end of the day.
Imagine coming home on a cool autumn evening,
changing into something comfortable, and filling your kitchen
with the delicious aroma of homemade soup.
 The table is set, the candles are glowing, and a warm bowl of goodness awaits.

    It's Slow Cooker Season

Two chicken breasts
1/2 yellow onion
3 stalks of celery
1 red pepper
3 T. butter
salt and pepper to taste
1 t. garlic powder
1 t. onion powder
1 T. Italian Seasoning
1 t. red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1 32 ounce container of chicken broth
1 cup half-N-half
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
1 cup of Ditalini Pasta

Place chicken in bottom of slow cooker
Melt butter in sauce pan and saute chopped onion, pepper and celery until tender.
Top chicken with these vegetables.
Season well.
Add sun-dried tomatoes
Pour in container of chicken broth.
Cook on low for 6 hours.
Cut chicken into small bite sized pieces.
Add half-N-half and cheese.
then Add the pasta....cook until ready to serve!

There is no need for an elaborate meal or a perfectly arranged table.

 Just something delicious, a comfortable home,
and the pleasure of enjoying the season.