Senior Soup Recipes

5 senior-favorite soups

• Chicken noodle — rotisserie chicken + noodles + carrots + celery + chicken broth.
• Vegetable beef — ground beef + canned tomatoes + frozen veggie mix + barley.
• Tomato basil — canned tomatoes + cream + fresh basil. 20 min.
• Italian wedding — meatballs + spinach + small pasta + chicken broth.
• Bean + ham — Great Northern beans + ham bone + carrots + onions. Slow cook all day.

Why soups for seniors

• Easy to chew + swallow.
• Hydrating.
• Digestible.
• Sneak in vegetables.
• Freezes well — make once, eat 5 times.
• Low-cost ingredients.
• Comforting + warming.

Use canned soup smarter

• Add fresh spinach + frozen veggies — quick upgrade.
• Squeeze of lemon brightens canned tomato.
• Toss in shredded rotisserie chicken.
• Top with parmesan + grilled cheese.
• Look for "Heart Healthy" + "Low Sodium" varieties.
• Progresso, Amy's, Pacific = best for seniors.

Slow cooker soup base

1. Onion + celery + carrots in 4-6qt slow cooker.
2. 1 lb meat (chicken, beef, sausage).
3. Beans, lentils, OR pasta.
4. Spice: salt, pepper, bay leaf, herbs.
5. Cover with broth.
6. Cook 6-8 hrs LOW.
7. Endless variations.