Don't Be Cruel to Canned Soups

The first week after surgery, I ate homemade chicken soup for lunch and dinner. This was the perfect meal for me because it provided me with several vitamins and nutrients I needed to regain my energy. But it didn't take long before I grew weary of eating that soup. And I'm not much of a cook, which presented a major challenge to my lacking culinary skills.

That's why I befriended the soup aisle at my local grocery store. When I walked down the aisle, I felt a bit of dread. But I decided to change my attitude and try different soups. There are so many options, which is wonderful because it will help stave off the inevitable boredom you're bound to experience by eating the same foods daily.

Here are some flavors that delighted my taste buds:

- Tomato soup

- Potato and Garlic soup

- Leek soup

- French Onion soup

- Split Pea and Ham soup

And when I got tired of these soups, I went to a local restaurant and ordered Shrimp Chowder soup and Beef Barley soup - to go, of course. That way, when I got home, I could blend the soup to a thinner consistency.

I kept having to tell myself not to snub the soups. They've been a lifesaver throughout my recovery.