{"id":2087,"date":"2024-05-01T22:38:56","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T22:38:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecarmencooks.com\/staging\/3924\/?p=2087"},"modified":"2024-05-22T20:57:59","modified_gmt":"2024-05-22T20:57:59","slug":"lemon-and-rice-soup-the-best-phytochemicals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecarmencooks.com\/staging\/3924\/lemon-and-rice-soup-the-best-phytochemicals\/","title":{"rendered":"Lemon and Rice Soup: The Best Phytochemicals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/thecarmencooks.com\/staging\/3924\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_4948-1024x730.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecarmencooks.com\/staging\/3924\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_4948-1024x730.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thecarmencooks.com\/staging\/3924\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_4948-600x428.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/thecarmencooks.com\/staging\/3924\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_4948-300x214.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thecarmencooks.com\/staging\/3924\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_4948-768x548.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thecarmencooks.com\/staging\/3924\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_4948-1536x1095.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/thecarmencooks.com\/staging\/3924\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_4948-2048x1460.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/thecarmencooks.com\/staging\/3924\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_4948-250x178.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/thecarmencooks.com\/staging\/3924\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_4948-1366x974.jpeg 1366w, https:\/\/thecarmencooks.com\/staging\/3924\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_4948-480x342.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><br><em>There is nothing like lemon to brighten up a soup and give it an umami flavor. The peel is the most decadent part. This is one of those soups that is perfect after a long day in the park, when you have tired children, and you are frustrated that you missed your workout because of traffic. This makes everything better. It is chock-full of vegetables but has that little bite of chicken. Data also shows that chicken cooked with the skin and bone provides immunoglobulins to the immune system. I do not think children should be fed meat at every meal. In fact, children&#8217;s diets should revolve around complex carbohydrates, but children also love super tasty foods. This is provided by the tiny flavoring of an animal product, 1\/2 an ounce or an ounce of meat per bowl, intermixed with a wide range of types of vegetables. One nutrient we do not pay enough attention to is the range of vegetables we eat. A range refers to different vegetables of different scientific classes. Each family\/species\/genus\/class of vegetables has different phytochemicals. These phytochemicals have various properties in the body, ranging from detoxification and cancer-fighting properties to hormone regulation.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-2089\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"2089\" data-servings=\"4\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-chic\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 3px;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/thecarmencooks.com\/staging\/3924\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_4948-300x300.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"A light tan pottery bowl contains a soup that is similar in color to the bowl and is flecked with small rounds of carrot and squares of cabbage. A white linen napkin embrowderied wiht bluebonnets is on the side and a tall clay drinking vessel is shown at the top right corner.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecarmencooks.com\/staging\/3924\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_4948-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thecarmencooks.com\/staging\/3924\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_4948-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/thecarmencooks.com\/staging\/3924\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_4948-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/thecarmencooks.com\/staging\/3924\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_4948-500x500.jpeg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Lemon Rice Soup<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Tiny bits of chicken make this soup decadent and a favorite for children. It is full of mild vegetables that contain a range of phytochemicals. The lemon wedges will be mother&#039;s treat and bolster her body that needs extra phytochemicals before or after making a child. A woman&#039;s body is more sensitive and goes through a great deal more changes than a mans, as such it needs greater nourishment.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-template-chic-buttons wprm-container-columns-spaced-middle wprm-container-columns-gutter\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/thecarmencooks.com\/staging\/3924\/wprm_print\/lemon-rice-soup\" style=\"color: #ffffff;background-color: #5A822B;border-color: #5A822B;border-radius: 3px;padding: 10px 5px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-print-wide-button wprm-recipe-link-wide-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"2089\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><svg width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-none wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-block-text-normal\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">large bowls<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-2089-equipment\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"2089\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Equipment<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 22px;\"><\/div><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">1  chef knife<\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">1  4-5 quart stainless steel pot<\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">1 wooden cutting board<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-2089-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-2089-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"2089\" data-servings=\"4\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">medium white onion<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/8<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">c<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">coconut oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">c<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chopped celery<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">smashed garlic cloves<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">c<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">thin sliced carrot rounds<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">quarts<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">of water<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">more may be added for a thinner soup<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">T<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">white arborio rice<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">lemon quarters<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2-3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chicken wings plus 1-2 chicken backs<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">total of 4-5 small bony pieces of raw chicken<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">small diced zucchini<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Scant cup diced cabbage<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">cut into small squares<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">t<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">herbs de Provence<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or substitute thyme and oregano<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">t<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-2089-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-2089-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"2089\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-2089-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Place your chicken in filtered water to defrost if it is still frozen or partially frozen. It is best to remove it from the packaging and place it in a bowl of water instead of using your sink to prevent cross contamination. This also serves to wash the chicken. Discard the water by carefully pouring down the drain with an effort to not get the liquid on other dishes in the sink. Set the chicken bowl aside to wash it without washing above other dishes in the sink. Be sure and use soap or bleach and water solution on any drips on the counter. Raw chicken contains a large quantity of health damaging bacteria.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-2089-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Saute onion in coconut oil on medium high heat, stirring frequently<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-2089-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">When the onion begins to be translucent, but before brown, add the celery. You want the celery and onion to be slightly caramelized, on the edges to add flavor. Your goal is to make this soup quickly so you want to keep the heat on medium and stir frequently.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-2089-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Before the celery has browned, add the carrots and garlic. You should be chopping as you cook.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-2089-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">As soon as the onion starts to look brown on the edges, add in 4 quarts of water and the chicken.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-2089-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Wash hands bring pot to a simmer while you chop the other ingredients.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-2089-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Add zucchini<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-2089-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Add cabbage<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-2089-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Add herbs and salt last 5 minutes of cooking<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-2089-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Notes<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><em>If you can, use an organic lemon or wash your lemons for thirty minutes in a vinegar and baking soda solution with a water base\u2014just put the lemons in a bowl, add a few splashes of vinegar, and a good sprinkle of baking soda. This oxygenation reaction removes pesticides, dirt, and bacteria. 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A white linen napkin embrowderied wiht bluebonnets is on the side and a tall clay drinking vessel is shown at the top right corner.\" class=\"wp-image-2097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecarmencooks.com\/staging\/3924\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_4955-1024x670.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thecarmencooks.com\/staging\/3924\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_4955-600x393.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/thecarmencooks.com\/staging\/3924\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_4955-300x196.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thecarmencooks.com\/staging\/3924\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_4955-768x503.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thecarmencooks.com\/staging\/3924\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_4955-1536x1006.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/thecarmencooks.com\/staging\/3924\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_4955-2048x1341.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/thecarmencooks.com\/staging\/3924\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_4955-250x164.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/thecarmencooks.com\/staging\/3924\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_4955-1366x894.jpeg 1366w, https:\/\/thecarmencooks.com\/staging\/3924\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_4955-480x314.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">Phytochemicals and Good Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Diving into the colorful world of phytochemicals, let&#8217;s explore the vibrant nutrients hidden in some of our favorite vegetables and a zesty fruit! Zucchini, a summer squash, is rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, two antioxidants that brighten our vision and shield our eyes from harmful rays. Onions, with their sharp bite, boast quercetin, a flavonoid that may reduce inflammation and bolster our immune system. White cabbage, a cruciferous veggie, is packed with glucosinolates, known for their cancer-fighting potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t overlook the humble lemon; this citrus fruit is loaded with limonoids, which not only add a refreshing tartness but also have strong anti-cancer properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Carrots are a treasure trove of beta-carotene, a vibrant orange pigment and phytochemical that our bodies convert into vitamin A, aiding in vision and immune health. Organic carrots, notably, are lower in sulfates compared to their conventionally grown counterparts, as they are cultivated without industrial fertilizers. This is a plus since sulfates can be tough for the body to process, potentially leading to dietary complications<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Celery rounds out our list with its high levels of apigenin, an anti-inflammatory compound that may help to lower blood pressure and support neuron health. Together, these foods not only add a splash of color and flavor to our plates but also offer a powerful cocktail of phytochemicals that keep our bodies in tip-top shape!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">I used purple, orange, and yellow carrots in this recipe, read on this post: <a href=\"https:\/\/thecarmencooks.com\/staging\/3924\/purple-food-and-anthocyanins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/thecarmencooks.com\/staging\/3924\/purple-food-and-anthocyanins\/ <\/a>for more information about how purple foods are excellent for improving your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is nothing like lemon to brighten up a soup and give it an umami flavor. The peel is the most decadent part. 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