A Spoonful of Care

This soup was one of the first “wins” in my caregiving kitchen. It’s warm, soothing, and easy to digest. Plus, it makes enough for leftovers the next day (if stored safely).

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup white rice
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
2. Add chicken breasts and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer 25–30 minutes.
3. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, return to pot.
4. Add rice. Cook 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
5. Season lightly. Serve warm.

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Checklist: Gentle Chicken & Rice Soup

• 2 chicken breasts
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup white rice
• Carrots, celery, onion
• Olive oil, salt, pepper

Storage: Cool quickly, refrigerate in sealed containers. Use within 48 hours.