No-Fuss Chicken and Rice Soup Inspired by RecipeTinEats.com
Ingredients
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1/4 tsp pepper
1 onion, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
Most of us are in a constant state of growing and improving upon ourselves. We want to become better people than we were the day before. Personally, I’m always trying to find ways I can be a better mom, wife, friend, and daughter. This month, we celebrate self-improvement month, which is a great opportunity to evaluate our lives and find areas we want to improve. One area I’m always working to improve is my communication skills. Over the years, I’ve learned better ways to communicate, which has helped me avoid assumptions and misunderstandings. A lot of the conflict in our lives stems from miscommunication, so I’ve learned to take the time to reflect and try to understand what someone is trying to say before making an assumption. Additionally, I’ve been working on taking a moment before getting upset or offended at what someone says. Oftentimes, this goes back to miscommunication. It’s important I take a moment to evaluate if what was said is actually what was meant. And if they were trying to be hurtful, how should I respond to avoid unnecessary conflict? I recently went to a water park with my family, and my son took his sister up to a tall slide but was unsure if he wanted to ride it. When he got to the top, he decided to opt out, but a few people waiting in line ridiculed him. When he came back to me upset, I asked him if he knew the names of the people who laughed or where they went to school (no and no). I asked if he had ever seen them before and if it was likely he would ever see them again (no and no). I told him I was sorry they were rude but explained they were nobody in his life, so their words didn’t need to upset him. He was able to enjoy the rest of the day after that. Always Room for Improvement WORKING ON MY COMMUNICATION SKILLS
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups water
3 carrots, sliced
1 1/4 lbs bone-in, skinless chicken thighs 1 cup uncooked white rice
3 celery ribs, sliced
2 chicken bouillon cubes
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1/2 tsp dried parsley
Salt, to taste
Directions
1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the carrots and celery, then sauté for 1 more minute. 2. Add the bouillon, parsley, pepper, chicken broth, and water. Stir, then add the chicken thighs. 3. Cover and simmer on medium-low for 30 minutes, then add the rice. Stir, cover, and simmer for 15 more minutes. 4. Remove the pot from the heat and transfer the chicken to a large bowl. Shred the meat and add it back to the soup. Discard the bones. 5. Stir, salt, and serve! Free Estate Planning Seminar Do you or someone you know have questions about estate planning and how to preserve your legacy? If so, this is the workshop for you! Sept. 28, 2022 6:30–7:30 p.m. Temecula Public Library
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Each of us has something we want to improve. Some want to head to the gym more often to improve their health, while others want to find ways to improve their confidence. No matter what you want to improve in your life, make a plan and put it into action during self- improvement month in September.
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