"All Better Soup"

Well, last night was a rough one.
While the rest of the family (myself included) have been fighting a nasty cold, I was pleasantly surprised that our 16 month old hadn't caught it.
Then last night happened.
Poor baby was up crying half of the night. Once she wore herself out (and after a few drinks of water, a dose of infant Motrin, numerous nose wipes, and some Vicks baby rub) she insisted that the only way she would sleep was if I was holding her. So, yeah... not much sleep...

When we're sick  I like to make "All Better Soup". We call it "All Better Soup" because it has chicken broth, garlic, and chile powder... you know...  stuff that makes you feel better when you're sick.
One of the best things about it is that it's quick and easy to make. Let's face it... as much as I love to cook, that's the last thing I want to do when I'm sick.
It's yummy, too! Even my 16 month old likes it. In fact, she is eating it right now.
Here's how you make it:

Quick Garlic-y Egg Drop Soup (AKA- "All Better Soup")

What You Need:


1 TB butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth OR 4 cups water and 1 1/2 TB chicken bouillon granules
1 tsp chile powder of your choice. (I used 1/2 tsp each pasilla chile and New Mwxico chile powders)
2 eggs, beaten.

What You Do:

1. First gather all of the ingredients... this soup makes up fast!
2. On medium heat, melt the butter in a large saucepan or a pot big enough to hold 4+ cups water.
3. Add the garlic and cook and stir about a minute. Don't let it brown.
4. Add the chicken broth or water and bouillon granules AND the chile powder.
5. Stir and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to a simmer, and slowly add beaten eggs, while stirring. Cook another minute or two, until the eggs are fully cooked.
7. Serve warm.

That's it.
Sorry I don't have a picture! If I get one soon, I'll edit it in.