Sick Day Special: Easy Peas and Rice Soup

Sorry for the quiet around here last week. I’ve been a little under the weather. Nothing terrible, just a cold that doesn’t want to go away.

Speaking of being sick, have you ever taken a sick day only to discover that your cupboards are bare and there’s nothing to eat? It’s happened to me more than once, and there really is nothing worse.

This easy Peas and Rice Soup was invented on just such an occasion!

The best thing about this Peas and Rice Soup – apart from its delicious taste – is that it can be made from the odds and ends filling your pantry. I don’t know about you, but I almost always have some rice and frozen peas on hand, and that’s pretty much all you need for this soup.

There is nothing quite like a bowl of hot soup when you’re sick. This easy Peas and Rice Soup is warming and nourishing. It’s filled with healthy ingredients that will make you feel a little better, and the heat from the crushed red pepper flakes help relieve congestion.

This soup is super easy to make, and once the onions are sauteed (5 minutes max), you can get back to your cozy couch and Netflix marathons. This past week, I watched more episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer than I can count. I feel like I’m reliving the 1990s!

Out of peas and brown rice? Don’t worry, this recipe is quite versatile.

• Replace the peas with another vegetable. I especially like broccoli, but any leftover or frozen veggie should work.
• Sub the brown rice with white rice, pasta, quinoa, or couscous.
• Not up to standing over a pot to saute onions? Skip straight to the garlic.

My husband and I both love this Peas and Rice Soup, so I make it frequently, whether one of us is sick or not. I think you’ll like it, too!

What is your go to sick day meal?

P.S. Want to surprise your favorite sickie? Tuck a container of this soup into a Cough, Cold, and Flu Care Package!