Kidney Friendly Soup and Stews
The cold weather months tend to make people want to eat hot, comforting foods. Soups and stews are certainly a mainstay of winter fare. They are especially great because most soups and stews can be made with very little effort or time. You can use a crock pot or a large pot on the stove, or whatever method you prefer to prepare your meals.
If you are not under any fluid restrictions, soups or stews are an easy and delicious way to eat healthily. Most of your favorite soups and stews can be updated to healthy versions that are good for kidney patients. The majority of soup recipes simply involve adding your favorite meats and vegetables to some broth, seasoning, and letting it simmer. It is really that easy.
Here are a couple easy kidney-friendly soups and stews you can try:
Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients:
¼ pound cooked chicken, shredded
¼ cup unsalted butter
3 stalks of celery, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 (32 oz) containers of low sodium chicken broth
2 cups egg noodles, cooked to al dente
Directions:
Sauté all of your veggies in the butter until the onion is translucent. Add in chicken and broth, simmer for 30 minutes. Add in noodles and then simmer another 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Beef Stew
Ingredients:
Lean beef stew meat, about 2 pounds.
3 stalks of celery, chopped
5 carrots, chopped
1 potato, chopped and soaked to remove excess potassium
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup sliced mushrooms of your choice
1 (32 oz) container of low sodium beef broth
1 cup dry red wine
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt-free table seasoning (like Mrs. Dash)
Directions:
Coat beef pieces in flour and seasoning mixture. Using half of your olive oil, brown the beef in a large pot and then remove the meat and set to the side. In the same pot, sauté all vegetables except the potatoes and carrots in remaining olive oil over medium-high heat until onion is translucent. Reduce heat and add in red wine. Stir and let simmer for 5 minutes, then add in the cooked beef. Add broth and then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, covered, for an hour. Then and add in the potatoes and carrots. Simmer uncovered for an hour. Season with additional salt-free seasonings, herbs, and spices as desired.
Try these delicious kidney-friendly recipes in your own kitchen tonight. You can also make easy substitutions to your own favorite recipes to make them kidney friendly. Just remember to focus on fresh ingredients, low sodium broth for your base, and no added salts. As always, remember to discuss any dietary changes with your doctor before trying anything new.
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