I’ve developed a cough. This isn’t just a simple “cough, cough” but a hacking, tear through my body cough. Bummer. What better to eat when you’re sick than homemade soup.

Lack of meat meant extra potatoes. Here’s the skinny –

• 4 1/2 cups of chicken stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 3 potatoes, chopped
• 3 stalks of celery, chopped
• 1/2 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 cup white wine

Mix everything together (minus the wine). Boil. When veggies have softened, add the wine. Stir. Serve.

Yes, I ate this in bed.