ClosePhoto: Photography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Greg LunaI’m just getting over a cold, that (somehow) didn’t end up being COVID and wow—being sick is no fun. Whenever I’m feeling under the weather, I crave a big bowl of steaming hot, brothy soup. It’s my ultimate comfort food and always helps me feel better—plus it’s a great way to get in lots of immune-supporting ingredients. And while no single food or drink will totally prevent you from getting sick, certain nutrients and staying hydrated can help support your immune system. But whether you’re sick or not, this week of comforting 30-minute dinners will help you feel your best.Your Meal PlanCozysoups, hearty pastas and comforting curries make it easy to pack in the foods that support astrong immune system—think lots of nutrient-rich veggies and protein—while delivering the warmth you crave when under the weather. TheComforting Cabbage Soup with Gingerfor Sunday is one of my favorites because it’s ready in just 30 minutes and delivers a TON of veggies per bowl. Plus, leftovers make for a great weekday lunch. Thursday’sChicken & Spinach Soup with Fresh Pestois another soothing, brothy soup for this week. The pesto that gets stirred in at the end adds a delicious kick of flavor, so don’t skip that ingredient!Tuesday’sOne-Skillet Chicken Paprikash with Mushrooms & Onionsis another favorite, sick or not. I like adding a little chili powder for a kick of heat, which will also help to open your sinuses. The same goes for Wednesday’s flavorfulEggplant Curry—it’s not spicy as is, so I like to stir in some chili powder or top with fresh serrano pepper slices. And to close out this week of dinners, we have the ultimate comfort food—mac and cheese! TheOne-Pot Mac & Cheese with Cauliflower & Brussels Sproutshas the added bonus of having some veggies, but if you’re really needing the classic, trythis recipeinstead.Sunday:Comforting Cabbage Soup with GingerMonday:Skillet Ravioli LasagnaTuesday:One-Skillet Chicken Paprikash with Mushrooms & Onionsover egg noodlesWednesday:Eggplant CurryThursday:Chicken & Spinach Soup with Fresh PestoFriday:One-Pot Mac & Cheese with Cauliflower & Brussels SproutsGet the printable shopping list here!Meal-Prep BreakfastMeal-prepping these loaded muffin-tin eggs at the beginning of the week means you’ll have a veggie-packed breakfast ready to go every morning. I love using this as a base recipe and throwing in whatever veggies I have in my fridge—one of my favorite combos is broccoli, bell peppers and zucchini.Get the Recipe:Easy Loaded Baked Omelet MuffinsTreat YourselfFor a sore throat or a sweet tooth, this creamy 3-ingredientStrawberry-Mango Nice Creamrecipe is a tasty treat made without added sugar. The best part about nice cream is that you can use whatever frozen fruit you have on hand and it always turns out delicious! (See our other tasty combinations here.)Get the Recipe:Strawberry-Mango Nice CreamWas this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit
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Photo: Photography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Greg Luna
I’m just getting over a cold, that (somehow) didn’t end up being COVID and wow—being sick is no fun. Whenever I’m feeling under the weather, I crave a big bowl of steaming hot, brothy soup. It’s my ultimate comfort food and always helps me feel better—plus it’s a great way to get in lots of immune-supporting ingredients. And while no single food or drink will totally prevent you from getting sick, certain nutrients and staying hydrated can help support your immune system. But whether you’re sick or not, this week of comforting 30-minute dinners will help you feel your best.Your Meal PlanCozysoups, hearty pastas and comforting curries make it easy to pack in the foods that support astrong immune system—think lots of nutrient-rich veggies and protein—while delivering the warmth you crave when under the weather. TheComforting Cabbage Soup with Gingerfor Sunday is one of my favorites because it’s ready in just 30 minutes and delivers a TON of veggies per bowl. Plus, leftovers make for a great weekday lunch. Thursday’sChicken & Spinach Soup with Fresh Pestois another soothing, brothy soup for this week. The pesto that gets stirred in at the end adds a delicious kick of flavor, so don’t skip that ingredient!Tuesday’sOne-Skillet Chicken Paprikash with Mushrooms & Onionsis another favorite, sick or not. I like adding a little chili powder for a kick of heat, which will also help to open your sinuses. The same goes for Wednesday’s flavorfulEggplant Curry—it’s not spicy as is, so I like to stir in some chili powder or top with fresh serrano pepper slices. And to close out this week of dinners, we have the ultimate comfort food—mac and cheese! TheOne-Pot Mac & Cheese with Cauliflower & Brussels Sproutshas the added bonus of having some veggies, but if you’re really needing the classic, trythis recipeinstead.Sunday:Comforting Cabbage Soup with GingerMonday:Skillet Ravioli LasagnaTuesday:One-Skillet Chicken Paprikash with Mushrooms & Onionsover egg noodlesWednesday:Eggplant CurryThursday:Chicken & Spinach Soup with Fresh PestoFriday:One-Pot Mac & Cheese with Cauliflower & Brussels SproutsGet the printable shopping list here!Meal-Prep BreakfastMeal-prepping these loaded muffin-tin eggs at the beginning of the week means you’ll have a veggie-packed breakfast ready to go every morning. I love using this as a base recipe and throwing in whatever veggies I have in my fridge—one of my favorite combos is broccoli, bell peppers and zucchini.Get the Recipe:Easy Loaded Baked Omelet MuffinsTreat YourselfFor a sore throat or a sweet tooth, this creamy 3-ingredientStrawberry-Mango Nice Creamrecipe is a tasty treat made without added sugar. The best part about nice cream is that you can use whatever frozen fruit you have on hand and it always turns out delicious! (See our other tasty combinations here.)Get the Recipe:Strawberry-Mango Nice CreamWas this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit
I’m just getting over a cold, that (somehow) didn’t end up being COVID and wow—being sick is no fun. Whenever I’m feeling under the weather, I crave a big bowl of steaming hot, brothy soup. It’s my ultimate comfort food and always helps me feel better—plus it’s a great way to get in lots of immune-supporting ingredients. And while no single food or drink will totally prevent you from getting sick, certain nutrients and staying hydrated can help support your immune system. But whether you’re sick or not, this week of comforting 30-minute dinners will help you feel your best.Your Meal PlanCozysoups, hearty pastas and comforting curries make it easy to pack in the foods that support astrong immune system—think lots of nutrient-rich veggies and protein—while delivering the warmth you crave when under the weather. TheComforting Cabbage Soup with Gingerfor Sunday is one of my favorites because it’s ready in just 30 minutes and delivers a TON of veggies per bowl. Plus, leftovers make for a great weekday lunch. Thursday’sChicken & Spinach Soup with Fresh Pestois another soothing, brothy soup for this week. The pesto that gets stirred in at the end adds a delicious kick of flavor, so don’t skip that ingredient!Tuesday’sOne-Skillet Chicken Paprikash with Mushrooms & Onionsis another favorite, sick or not. I like adding a little chili powder for a kick of heat, which will also help to open your sinuses. The same goes for Wednesday’s flavorfulEggplant Curry—it’s not spicy as is, so I like to stir in some chili powder or top with fresh serrano pepper slices. And to close out this week of dinners, we have the ultimate comfort food—mac and cheese! TheOne-Pot Mac & Cheese with Cauliflower & Brussels Sproutshas the added bonus of having some veggies, but if you’re really needing the classic, trythis recipeinstead.Sunday:Comforting Cabbage Soup with GingerMonday:Skillet Ravioli LasagnaTuesday:One-Skillet Chicken Paprikash with Mushrooms & Onionsover egg noodlesWednesday:Eggplant CurryThursday:Chicken & Spinach Soup with Fresh PestoFriday:One-Pot Mac & Cheese with Cauliflower & Brussels SproutsGet the printable shopping list here!Meal-Prep BreakfastMeal-prepping these loaded muffin-tin eggs at the beginning of the week means you’ll have a veggie-packed breakfast ready to go every morning. I love using this as a base recipe and throwing in whatever veggies I have in my fridge—one of my favorite combos is broccoli, bell peppers and zucchini.Get the Recipe:Easy Loaded Baked Omelet MuffinsTreat YourselfFor a sore throat or a sweet tooth, this creamy 3-ingredientStrawberry-Mango Nice Creamrecipe is a tasty treat made without added sugar. The best part about nice cream is that you can use whatever frozen fruit you have on hand and it always turns out delicious! (See our other tasty combinations here.)Get the Recipe:Strawberry-Mango Nice Cream
I’m just getting over a cold, that (somehow) didn’t end up being COVID and wow—being sick is no fun. Whenever I’m feeling under the weather, I crave a big bowl of steaming hot, brothy soup. It’s my ultimate comfort food and always helps me feel better—plus it’s a great way to get in lots of immune-supporting ingredients. And while no single food or drink will totally prevent you from getting sick, certain nutrients and staying hydrated can help support your immune system. But whether you’re sick or not, this week of comforting 30-minute dinners will help you feel your best.
Your Meal Plan
Cozysoups, hearty pastas and comforting curries make it easy to pack in the foods that support astrong immune system—think lots of nutrient-rich veggies and protein—while delivering the warmth you crave when under the weather. TheComforting Cabbage Soup with Gingerfor Sunday is one of my favorites because it’s ready in just 30 minutes and delivers a TON of veggies per bowl. Plus, leftovers make for a great weekday lunch. Thursday’sChicken & Spinach Soup with Fresh Pestois another soothing, brothy soup for this week. The pesto that gets stirred in at the end adds a delicious kick of flavor, so don’t skip that ingredient!
Tuesday’sOne-Skillet Chicken Paprikash with Mushrooms & Onionsis another favorite, sick or not. I like adding a little chili powder for a kick of heat, which will also help to open your sinuses. The same goes for Wednesday’s flavorfulEggplant Curry—it’s not spicy as is, so I like to stir in some chili powder or top with fresh serrano pepper slices. And to close out this week of dinners, we have the ultimate comfort food—mac and cheese! TheOne-Pot Mac & Cheese with Cauliflower & Brussels Sproutshas the added bonus of having some veggies, but if you’re really needing the classic, trythis recipeinstead.
Sunday:Comforting Cabbage Soup with Ginger
Monday:Skillet Ravioli Lasagna
Tuesday:One-Skillet Chicken Paprikash with Mushrooms & Onionsover egg noodles
Wednesday:Eggplant Curry
Thursday:Chicken & Spinach Soup with Fresh Pesto
Friday:One-Pot Mac & Cheese with Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts
Get the printable shopping list here!
Meal-Prep Breakfast
Meal-prepping these loaded muffin-tin eggs at the beginning of the week means you’ll have a veggie-packed breakfast ready to go every morning. I love using this as a base recipe and throwing in whatever veggies I have in my fridge—one of my favorite combos is broccoli, bell peppers and zucchini.
Get the Recipe:Easy Loaded Baked Omelet Muffins
Treat Yourself
For a sore throat or a sweet tooth, this creamy 3-ingredientStrawberry-Mango Nice Creamrecipe is a tasty treat made without added sugar. The best part about nice cream is that you can use whatever frozen fruit you have on hand and it always turns out delicious! (See our other tasty combinations here.)
Get the Recipe:Strawberry-Mango Nice Cream
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