After fasting, you may want a warm bowl of soup, but worry that soup alone will not last.
You can turn soup into a meal instead of a quick placeholder.
Shrimp, egg, greens, and rice noodles bring protein, staple food, vegetables, and warm broth together. It works well on busy days or when you want something gentle.
When this bowl works
This soup can be a first meal after the eating window opens, a simple late dinner, or a lighter warm meal when dry or heavy foods do not sound good.
If you are coming out of a longer fast, eat slowly. You do not need to finish a large bowl quickly.
This is not a challenge to make food as light as possible. It is a way to build a complete meal in soup form.
Ingredients for one serving
Prepare:
- A small handful of rice noodles or thin noodles.
- A small bowl of shrimp, or use fish, shredded chicken, or tofu.
- One egg.
- A large handful of greens, such as spinach or bok choy.
- A few mushroom slices, scallions, a small amount of salt, pepper, or soy sauce.
For more staying power, add edamame, corn, or tofu.
Quick method
Add water or clear broth to a pot and simmer the mushrooms first.
Add rice noodles, then add shrimp and greens when the noodles are nearly done. Beat the egg and pour it in, stirring gently.
Season lightly with salt, pepper, or soy sauce, and finish with scallions. Add a small serving of fruit and water on the side for a more complete meal.
Two small reminders
First, do not remove the staple food completely. Soup and vegetables alone may leave many people hungry again soon.
Second, keep seasoning moderate. Soups can become salty quickly, and a lighter flavor is easier for daily eating.
If you have seafood or egg allergies, kidney disease, sodium restrictions, or medical dietary guidance, adjust the ingredients to your own needs.
After fasting, do you prefer warm soup or a chewier rice bowl?
Sources
- CDC, Healthy Eating Tips
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Healthy Eating Plate
- American Heart Association, Picking Healthy Proteins
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