GOOD FOOD AND GOOD MEDICINE ( or so most moms say). Grandmother Crone is suffering with a bout of Crater Crud this week.  All old crones know soup, especially chicken soup, is good for what ails you.  Try this recipe for a tasty treat.

Serves 8

1 1/2 tsp.               Olive Oil

1 med.                  Onion (diced)

1 tsp.                    Dried Thyme

1 tsp.                    Dried Rosemary

16 oz.                   Roasted Chicken Shredded

2 Cups                 Carrots Sliced

2/3 Cups              Celery thinly sliced

2 (32Oz)              Containers of Chicken Stock (preferably organic)

1 1/2 Cups           Orzo Pasta

1 tsp.                    Kosher Salt

1 tsp.                    Cracked Black Pepper

Heat oil in a large Dutch Oven or Sauce Pot to medium high; sauté onion, celery and carrots until tender.  Then add stock, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper and chicken to vegetables.  Add pasta at the end and cook until tender. Reduce Heat and simmer on medium low for 30 min.  Serve with toasted crostini points topped with melted gruyere or jack cheese.