The Power of Thoughtful Giving: One Small Act Inspired a Tradition

One day, I was laying on the couch sicker than I’d ever been. I was a hot mess and so was my house. Dishes were in the sink, blankets were strewn about, and I was surrounded by a sea of used kleenex and half filled cups of tea and soup. I was barely conscious when I heard a knock at the door.

To my surprise, it was my pastor’s wife—I was slightly mortified. She had never been to my house before and it was not a good first impression. She had come just to check on me and she brought a basket full of everything a sick person could want: Homemade soup, Vitamin C, and various other things that screamed comfort. As she handed me the basket, I forgot about my embarassment and teared up. It was such a sweet thing to do. No one had ever done anything that thoughtful for me when I was sick before and it left an impression. Her simple act of kindness stuck with me and started a tradition.

A Tradition of Care

Ever since that day, I’ve tried to do the same for others. Because I know firsthand how much it means. When someone is sick or struggling, a small act of kindness—like a homemade basket with warm soup, herbal tea, and natural remedies—can speak volumes.

It says:
💛 You are not alone.
💛 You are loved.
💛 Someone cares.

That’s why I do the same thing now and put together baskets like this one. They are filled with comforting, nourishing items like elderberry, Traditional Medicinals tea, cough drops, Vitamin C, and my homemade soup. Because sometimes, the best medicine isn’t just what’s inside the jar—it’s knowing someone thought of you.

If you want to do the same, here’s my favorite Get Well Soup Recipe

Fast and delicious Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

When I want to make chicken soup quickly, I use Knorr. It’s the same base that goes into Knorr Lipton Noodles, Lipton Cup of Soup, and many other products. We love it and it makes a great base to start with for chicken soup.

I found out that my mother-in-law isn’t feeling well, so I wanted to whip her up a batch of soup without waiting for chicken to thaw. This soup fits the bill. Not only is it fast, its totally delicious.

This makes a great meal for busy nights so whenever I make a batch, I always freeze some for later meals. Pair it with some of my Fast and Easy French Bread, and lunch or dinner is complete.

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Recipe by countrywifecountrylifeDifficulty: Easy

Servings

10

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

Ingredients

• 
  5 qt Water

• 1/3 – 1/2 Knorr Chicken Powder.

• Juice of one lemon

• 1 1/2 cup orzo

• 1 pint or 12 ounce can Chicken breast

• 5 large carrots, peeled and sliced
  

• 1/2 onion, minced
  

• 1/2 cup flour mixed with 1/2 cup water

• 1/8 cup fresh parsley or 1 tbsp dried.

• 2 – 3 Tbsp Sugar

• Couple of big pinches of Lemon pepper

• Couple tiny pinches Italian Seasoning
  

• Sprinkle garlic powder

• Salt, to taste

• Parsley
  

Directions

• To a large soup pot, add the water, Knorr Chicken Powder, sugar, spices (except parsley), onion, and carrots to the pot and simmer until the carrots are tender.
• Next add remaining ingredients, stirring until all the flour mixture is well incorporated.
• Cook for 10 – 15 minutes, or until the orzo is tender.
• If it tastes too strong, add some water.
• As with all soups and stews. It’s better after it sits 15 – 30 minutes.

Notes

• This soup freezes great.
• I like to freeze in widemouth Mason jars. If someone is sick and I have some in the freezer, I can pull out a jar and share the love.

Soooo good. If you like chicken soup and need it fast, try this.