TLC Foods

[Andriel_Isilien]

We do have some ideas with drinks to help with feeling sick. 🍵

So how about foods for those times when you are under the weather. Let's start listing recipes that are easy on sensitive tummies, nourishing for aching bodies, and gives you that soul warming comfort. 🥣 Please share your go-to TLC foods.

I'll start with Italian Penicillin Soup. It's quite easy and versatile. This recipe makes 10 cups! The soup base can be frozen into smaller portions as emergency backup.

Source: Italian Penicillin Soup: Grandma's Secret Viral Soup!

3 Celery stalks

2 cup Baby carrots

Whole onion

6 Garlic cloves

4 cup Vegetable broth

6 cup water

1 tsp Salt

2 Boullion cubes

Pastina Pasta (or other small, shaped pasta)

Shredded parmesan (optional)

 

Use a large stockpot if you have one. If not, then cut down veggies to size that will fit and be submerged in the liquid broth.

Turn the heat to medium high to bring broth to a boil. Next cover the pot, reduce heat to medium low. Simmer 45 minutes. While you wait, you can cook up your pasta in water, drain, then set aside.

After cooking, use an immersion blender. Or you can remove veggies with a slotted spoon into a regular blender and add some broth. Get the soup nice and smooth.

Spoon up some pasta into a bowl and then ladle in the soup. Sprinkle shredded parmesan cheese over the top if you like. Eat up and get some rest to feel better!

 

Variations:

Protein: Cooked chicken pieces or canned white beans

Herbs: Put a bay leaf in during the simmering, then remove before blending. Stir in some fresh parsley, thyme, or basil.

Spices: A pinch of red pepper flakes, black pepper, or paprika.

Acidity: Splash fresh lemon juice or white wine.

Umami: A dash of Soy or Worcestershire sauce.

If you don't have pasta available, I'm sure some simple crackers or a slice of toasted bread would go well with this soup.

Edited Tuesday at 12:29 AM by Andriel_Isilien
Forgot to add in how much water like a dope