3 Easy Recipes to Warm Your Broken Heart

Food not only nourishes the body, but it can also provide comfort and support during emotionally challenging times. While practicing mindful and intentional eating is essential, indulging in certain dishes can help ease emotional distress and improve your mood.

Whether you are going through a painful divorce or have experienced significant loss, this article offers hearty and comforting dishes you can easily prepare at home. 

Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken noodle soup is a classic comfort food often associated with warmth and nourishment. It can easily uplift your weary heart during times when mediation isn't the best option for your divorce or if a loved one has recently been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. You can make this in 30 minutes or less, and use budget-friendly substitutions already in your pantry. 

The common ingredients for this hearty meal include:

• Chicken breast
• Carrots
• Broth
• Noodles
• Chopped onion
• Chopped celery
• Chicken broth or vegetable broth
• Dried basil 
• Salt and pepper
• Water

Cooking directions:

Start by melting the butter on medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery, then let it cook for two to three minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients, stir, and season with salt and pepper. Once it comes to a boil, lower the heat and let it simmer for ten to twenty minutes. 

Mac and Cheese

Due to its cheesy and creamy texture, mac and cheese is another widely considered comfort food. It can bring you back to happier and simpler times, as this classic yet versatile dish is often associated with family gatherings and childhood memories. It can also be customized based on your personal preferences, making it a convenient and affordable option. 

To make this comforting dish, you need:

• Elbow macaroni
• Butter
• Milk
• Cheese
• Flour
• Salt and ground pepper to taste

Cooking directions:

Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions, but make sure it’s not overcooked by boiling it for less than two minutes less than the recommended time. Once cooked, drain the macaroni and set it aside. 

In a saucepan, melt the butter, whisk in the flour, stirring continuously for two minutes. Whisk in the milk, then add your preferred seasonings such as salt and pepper. 

Remove the mixture from the heat and add the cheese, letting it melt. Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni and serve it as it is. Alternatively, you can also bake it until its golden brown.

Potato Soup

Potato soup is another favorite comfort food of many. With its savory flavors and creamy texture, it can easily warm your heart and your body, especially during colder weather and seasons. The essential ingredients include:

• Chopped onion
• Water 
• Potatoes
• Milk
• Dried parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking directions:

Begin by melting the butter in a saucepan, then add the onion. In another cooking pot, combine the potatoes and water and cook for around ten minutes. Add salt and pepper for seasoning, and set aside. In the saucepan with the cooked onion, add flour, stir continuously for two to three minutes, then add the milk. Combine it with the potato mixture and add the dried parsley. 

Endnote

Comfort food offers temporary solace and distraction to your broken heart. While these simple recipes can provide quick relief, make sure to balance them with healthier food options and engage in self-care activities that can improve your overall well-being.