Oh, the flu season…the only up sides to getting the flu is having your loved ones cater to you, and getting to stay in your pajamas all day. The next time you are feeling a little under the weather, and all you want is a good bowl of brothy soup, don’t even think about microwaving some instant-mess, or having to chop up vegetables and do dishes! I know exactly where you can pick up some dinner while wearing your pajamas…or better yet, send your attendees to retrieve your dinner/remedy.
The Tortilla Soup at El Pollo Loco was discovered in just this way. On evening, when I was feeling not so spectacular, my boyfriend offered to pick up dinner. He drove thru El Pollo Loco and saw the Tortilla Soup on the menu and decided to risk it by ordering me a bowl. Low and behold, it was excellent. The soup itself was chalk full of chicken, vegetables and plenty of soothing broth. They also give you separate little packages of Parmesan cheese, tortilla strips and fresh cilantro for garnishes. It was great that these things were packaged separately, because when it finally arrived on my tray at home (while being served in bed) everything tasted really crisp and fresh…the fresh cilantro in particular is my favorite garnish.
This soup hits the spot. Since that day, we have been known to serve it at dinner parties, as well as getting a bowl or two on cold nights to warm up. It is right for just about any occasion, and will certainly fill you up much better than some greasy appetizer. So when your feeling low (or just in the mood for soup), give The Crazy Chicken a try, turns out he can do soup too.
