One head of cabbage (chopped)
One yellow squash (chopped)
One zucchini (chopped)
One clove of garlic (chopped)
2 thingies of organic chicken or veggie stock
Some chopped parsley and chives
1 BIG can of organic diced tomatoes
Salt, pepper and cayenne pepper to taste
Shredded parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top

*Optional for my meat eating readers- organic smoked sausage (chopped)

Dump everything in a pot, cover and cook on medium for up to two hours

I’m now on Day 6 of The Stupidest Cold in the Universe. Each new day brings with it another exciting new symptom.

Day 1 – Scratchy, phlegmy throat
Day 2 – Stinging, burny throat, swollen glands, massive headache
Day 3 – Irritated throat, watery eyes, excessive sneezing
Day 4 – Blurred vision, insomnia, slight sniffles
Day 5 – Really blurred vision, completely insane dry cough that made my brain feel like it was getting totally bitch-slapped by my skull
Day 6 – My head and chest are a safe haven for extremist goo. Number of tissues used: approximately 900. Today, I’m a total “mouth breather.” Sigh.

Total cold medicines purchased: 5! (Theraflu Day, Theraflu Night, Sudafed (WORTHLESS unless I decide to develop an awesome Meth habit), Delsym Cough and Tylenol Allergy Multi-Symtom.