Easy Meals When Sick With a Cold

chicken noodle soup

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Feeling under the weather? Cuddle up with one of these comforting sick day recipes that are just like Grandma used to make. Of course, we've got oodles of grandmother-approved chicken noodle soup ideas (it is the ultimate feel-better food, after all) — but we've also got old-fashioned casseroles, vitamin C-packed teas, and throat-soothing soups and stews that'll perk you right up.

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Mamaw's Chicken and Rice Casserole

plate of chicken and rice casserole

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This satisfying chicken casserole is, quite simply, comfort food at its best. Made with three cans of soup, it's a perfect convenient dinner for when you're feeling under the weather.

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Grandma's Favorite Chicken

Chicken with potatoes, carrots, and squash

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This easy meal contains an ample amount of garlic, which is famous for its medicinal properties. "It is very easy, quick, flexible, and delicious," according to recipe creator Melissa.

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Grandma's Vegetable Soup

Soothe a sore throat with a warm bowl of this hearty soup. Nutrient-packed vegetables add flavor and support a healthy immune system.

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Soothe a sore throat with a warm bowl of this hearty soup. Nutrient-packed vegetables add flavor and support a healthy immune system.

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Grandma's Chicken Noodle Soup

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Grandma's Chicken Soup with Homemade Noodles

If you're cooking for a sick family member or friend, go the extra mile by preparing homemade noodles for classic chicken soup. Trust us, your loved ones will thank you!

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If you're cooking for a sick family member or friend, go the extra mile by preparing homemade noodles for classic chicken soup. Trust us, your loved ones will thank you!

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Grandma's Creamy Ham Casserole

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Here's a cozy casserole that's sure to make you feel better when you're out of sorts. Make it with just seven ingredients you probably already have on hand.

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Grandma's Russian Tea

"I now fix it at my house on really cold days, when I am sick (lots of vitamin C!), and at Christmas," recipe creator SJTOOLE says of this tea that's made with warming spices and orange juice concentrate.

"I now fix it at my house on really cold days, when I am sick (lots of vitamin C!), and at Christmas," recipe creator SJTOOLE says of this tea that's made with warming spices and orange juice concentrate.

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Jewish Chicken Soup

chicken soup with matzo balls

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"This is a traditional recipe good for anything that ails you," recipe creator Layla says of this old family recipe. "It's the absolute best when you've got the flu, and it's great the second and third day."

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My Grandmother's Cabbage and Noodles

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Antioxidant-rich cabbage fights inflammation, so this 5-ingredient recipe is a great choice for when you're trying to kick a cold.

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Grandma's Armenian Rice Pilaf

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The B.R.A.T. diet never tasted so good. This quick side dish is simply seasoned, but you can adjust the spices to taste.

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Granny's Okra Soup

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If you're suffering from a summertime cold, try this soup that's full of seasonal Southern veggies like okra, lima beans, and corn.

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Grandma VanDoren's White Bread

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When you're not feeling up to a full meal, a toasted slice of white bread is just the ticket. "This is a delicious bread, but the best part about it is how fast and easy it is," raves reviewer LovesCheese.

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Grandma's Chinese Vegetable Soup

Potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and carrots are cooked for two hours in a pork neck bone broth. Recipe creator Angela Sing Huey Looi says fish sauce may also be used for extra flavor.

Potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and carrots are cooked for two hours in a pork neck bone broth. Recipe creator Angela Sing Huey Looi says fish sauce may also be used for extra flavor.

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Grandma B's Bean Soup

Roll out of bed on your next sick day, throw a bunch of wholesome ingredients into your slow cooker, and rest up — you'll have a warm and cozy soup ready by dinnertime.