What gives chicken soup it's healing powers? Is it actually a chemical substance that helps to strengthen the body? Does it help the body's immune system fight off what ever germs have taken hold? Is it easily digestible so that the body can convert and use it quickly to repair whatever is damaged? Or is it that someone has taken the time, effort, and consideration to show that they love you and will simmer a pot of broth, meat, and veggies and pamper you until you feel like you can join the human race again? Maybe it's all of the above.
There are many home remedies and comfort foods out there for when you are feeling feeble. Sometimes, you just don't have a pot of homemade chicken soup on hand when the flu hits. Campbell's Chicken Noodle Soup was a staple in our house in the winter and in the closet of the dorm room in college. There is something just a little comforting when you open that red and white can. Hot tea with lemon and honey (and sometimes a drop of the Irish), would loosen and soothe a cough. Jello with fruit would brighten the room with it's fun colors and was fun to eat, and soft puddings (butterscotch... mmmmm) would slide down a sore throat easily.
This week, Hubby is not at his best, and the chicken soup is on the stove. The smell of Lysol is in the air, and ginger ale, orange juice, tea, and hot Tang are the beverages of choice. Even if your house is healthy this week, wash your hands and put on a pot of hot comforting soup. You will feel rejuvenated by the magic of chicken soup.
*** Indicates recipe following
Sunday
Chicken Soup w noodles or rice **
applesauce bread***
Monday
Linguini with clam sauce***
Green Beans
Tuesday
Grilled steak
Couscous with pine nuts and spinach***
Wednesday
Gone all day Turkey Dinner (Slow cooker meal)***
Thursday
Lasagna Soup
Garlic Bread
Friday
Pancakes
Bacon
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