Hot Lemonade By Crystal Bond

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Description
This is a hot drink that will soothe a bad cough.

Ingredients
4-5 large lemons
2-3 oranges
1 grapefruit
4-5 cups of water (depending on how much juice you get out of the fruits)
1/2 to 1 Cup sugar, depending on your tastes
4-5 mint leaves

Directions
Juice lemons, oranges, and grapefruit into a pan. Add the water. Cut a couple slices of each and add those in too. (The peel is good for you and it makes it look pretty). Add the mint leaves and simmer over medium heat for about 15-20 min. Add sugar. Stir and let cool a little.

My mom used to make this for me when I was sick and I still crave it when I have a sore throat. Now, my kids crave it too when they get sick. Just the smell is absolutely soothing. 

Prep Time: 10 Min
Cook Time: 15 Min
Total Time: 25 Min
Servings: 12

Chicken and Rice Soup By Connie S

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Description
A simple to make soup with a fresh taste.

Ingredients
3 boneless chicken breasts
1 large carton chicken broth
1 lb sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced onions
2 cups baby carrots 
1 bunch fresh cilantro, rinsed and chopped
1 cup uncooked rice
1 tablespoon fresh black pepper
1 tablespoon chicken base
salt to taste

Directions
Cook chicken, carrots & celery in large soup pot with enough water to cover until tender. (I usually cook this in my crock pot on high for about 4hrs. Then add it to a large soup pot on the stove to finish cooking. That way I don't have to watch it, so I can do my shopping, cleaning etc.) Take chicken out of pot, reserve liquid, allow to cool, chop into small pieces. Bring reserved liquid and chicken broth to a boil; add pepper, chicken base, rice, chicken and vegetables. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally until rice is done (about 20 minutes) add fresh cilantro and turn off heat. If the soup is too thick you can add more water or broth. Add salt to taste. Serve with fresh bread or just crackers. 

Prep Time: 15 Min
Cook Time: 1 Hr
Total Time: 1 Hr 15 Min
Servings: 6