Brooke

“3 large carrots, diced 2 medium potatoes, diced 1½ tablespoons parsley flakes 1 tablespoon (18 g) salt 1 teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon garlic 16–20 ounces (455–560 g) brown rice spaghetti 1 cooked chicken, diced Put all ingredients except spaghetti and chicken in a stockpot. Simmer 1 hour. Break spaghetti into 1-inch (2.5-cm) lengths and boil in a separate pot (rice pasta is very starchy). Add chicken to stock pot and simmer 15 additional minutes. Add noodles and serve.”
― Pamela Compart, The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook, Updated and Revised

“medium leeks 1 medium onion 4 carrots, peeled or scrubbed 2 stalks celery 3 medium white potatoes, peeled Salt and pepper to taste ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 2 bay leaves 3 cans (14.5 ounces, or 411 g, each) chicken broth 3 chicken broth cans water Under cool running water, clean dirt from leeks. Split leeks lengthwise into 4 sections, and chop into small pieces up to and including part of the green stalk. Chop onion, carrots, and celery into small pieces. Cut potatoes into ¼ -inch (0.6-cm) cubes.”
― Pamela Compart, The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook, Updated and Revised

“Black Bean Soup 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 tablespoon (7.5 g) chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon salt 3 cups (705 ml) GFCF chicken broth 2 cans (15 ounces, or 420 g, each) black beans, drained and rinsed 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 can (15 ounces, or 420 g) pumpkin puree ¼ cup (15 g) minced fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lime juice Heat olive oil in large pot over medium-high heat and cook onion, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the broth and black beans and bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Off heat, stir in the cilantro and lime juice and serve.”
― Pamela Compart, The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook, Updated and Revised

“Place leeks, onion, carrots, and celery into a large dry pot and simmer until ingredients soften. Wash potato cubes in colander to rinse off starch and dry with paper towel before adding to vegetables. Add seasonings. Stir all ingredients frequently, not allowing them to stick to bottom of pot. When vegetables are softened, add broth and water. Bring the soup to a boil and then simmer until potatoes are cooked. Remove bay leaves before serving.”
― Pamela Compart, The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook, Updated and Revised