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Calculated Shard: 54 (from laksa108)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa054.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/best-meals-to-eat-when-sick/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/best-meals-to-eat-when-sick/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/best-meals-to-eat-when-sick\/","crawl_time":1774816953,"first_indexed_time":1606754672,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,thecleaneatingcouple!\/best-meals-to-eat-when-sick\/ s443","src_root_hash":"5636468772756493454","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"10 Best Meals to Eat When Sick - The Clean Eating Couple","meta_descriptions":["10 Best Meals To Eat When You're Sick-whether you have a cold, the flu.. or just are under the weather, these recipes are the best comfort food when sick!"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Published by:\nLiz Marino\n| 01\/21\/2021 | Last Updated: 12\/05\/2025\nThis post contains affiliate links. Read our \ndisclosure policy.\n10 Best Meals To Eat When You’re Sick- whether you have a cold, the flu.. or just are under the weather, these recipes are the best comfort food when sick! Cozy, delicious and easy to make – these easy sick day recipes are sure to help you feel a little bit better!\nThis post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Click\n \nhere\nto read my policy and more about affiliate links. Nothing below is to be considered as medical advice. Check with your doctor.\nIf you’re not feeling well, this post can help you decide what to make for your next meal. Being sick is no fun, but these easy sick day recipes can totally help you!\nMy favorite thing to eat when I’m not feeling well is soup. We’ve included sick day soup recipes below, but you can also check out our\n30 Healthy Soup Recipes\nif you’re looking for more ideas!\nNeed more ideas for dinner? Check out these 40+\nHealthy Dinner Ideas\n.\nWhat to eat when you have a cold and cough:\nHere are some of the best things you can eat when you have a cold or a cough:\nBroth –\nTry buying or making a container of\nSlow Cooker Bone Broth\n. It’s the perfect nourishing food for when you aren’t feeling well.\nChicken Soup –\nCrockpot Chicken Noodle soup\nis loaded with protein, veggies, and nourishing broth. Exactly what you need!\nHoney\n– Honey always helps me when I have a sore throat. It coats your throat and can provide temporary relief.\nTea- \nI drink tons of tea when not feeling great. The warm liquid hydrates you and feels good on sore throats\/can help with sore throats. Read our post\nIs Thrive Market Worth It\nto find out why we love their service for teas!\nOatmeal – \nOatmeal is bland while still being nutritious. It’s good if you have an upset stomach!\nWhat meals to eat when you’re sick?\nHere’s a list of the best meals to eat when sick!\nLemon Chicken Soup\n– I swear this is a cold curing soup! I made this soup on a whim once when I had the flu, and wound up eating it for pretty much 2 weeks straight. It’s my go to soup when I’m not feeling well (and even when I’m totally healthy!)\nThe bright citrus flavor + all the veggies are just the perfect combo. This soup is great with zucchini noodles or pasta\/rice. You can also can’t go wrong with the traditional\nChicken Noodle Soup\n.\nBaked Steel Cut Oatmeal\nis my go to when I’m not feeling great and can’t stomach anything besides carbs. Steel cut oats are hearty and filling, and these baked steel cut oats are easier to make than cooking on the stove. \nHealthy Beef Barley Soup\nis a delicious, cozy dinner. Made with only a few ingredients in your \ninstant pot\n, \ncrockpot\n or stove top. This easy soup is a healthier version of an old fashioned recipe – truly the best beef barley soup!\nHealthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup\nis total comfort food! Made in your instant pot, crockpot, or on the stove – this yummy soup is paleo, whole30 and SO delicious! Easy to make and SO cozy – you’ll love how creamy and tasty this chicken pot pie soup is while being completely dairy free!\nHealthy Butternut Squash Soup\nis paleo, Whole30, vegan, and naturally gluten\/dairy free. Easily made in your crockpot, instant pot, or on the stove! Super creamy and rich – this is a soup recipe everyone will love!\nHealthy Italian Wedding Soup\nis the perfect cozy, easy dinner. Paleo, whole30 and low carb – this soup can be made in the crockpot or on the stove! It’s gluten free, grain free and dairy free but packed with flavor and veggies! \nEasy Minestrone Soup\nis the perfect cozy, healthy dinner! Vegetarian, gluten free, and vegan – it’s delicious and done in under 30 minutes! Make it in your crockpot, instant pot or on the stove – this hearty soup is one you’ll absolutely love!\n15 Bean Soup\nis a vegetarian bean soup recipe everyone will love! Vegan, high protein, tasty & easily made in the\nslow cooker\n, instant pot, or on the stove. This is the best bean soup recipe. So hearty, filling, and easy to make!\nHealthy Paleo Chicken Soup\nis a delicious, Whole30, keto meal. Easily made in the instant pot or slow cooker – it’s a cozy, yummy dinner everyone will love!\nVegan Pasta Fagioli\nis so cozy and delicious. It’s the perfect nutritious, veggie packed, vegetarian dinner. This is the best pasta fagioli recipe! Made in your instant pot, crockpot, or on the stove – it’s simple and tasty!\nChicken Pastina Soup\nis the ultimate comfort food. Loaded with anti-inflammatory turmeric and tons of veggies! Easy to make and delicious.\nChicken and Stars Soup\n is a quick and easy meal you can make in under an hour. Loaded with protein & veggies, this is a secretly healthy soup perfect for sick days! Your whole family will love this – kids included!\nWhat should you not eat when sick?\nIf you’re not feeling well it’s best to avoid the following foods:\ndairy (can increase mucus production making stuffy noses worse!)\nalcohol (Your body is already fighting germs, give it a break!)\nrefined sugar & junk (a little won’t hurt, but you really need nourishing foods to help you recover!\nWe hope this post helped you feel better! We also have a\nfree healthy soup ebook you can get here!","attrs_markdown":"![](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=1276232955857930&ev=PageView&noscript=1)\n\n[Skip to content](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/best-meals-to-eat-when-sick\/#main)\n\nOrder our cookbook\\!\n\n[get your copy](https:\/\/shop.thecleaneatingcouple.com\/products\/easy-healthy-dinners-cookbook)\n\n- [Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thecleaneatingcouple)\n- [Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thecleaneatingcouple\/)\n- [Pinterest](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/CE_Couple\/)\n\n- [About](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/about-us\/)\n- [Contact](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/contact-us\/)\n\n[![the clean eating couple](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/primary-logo.svg)](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/)\n\n- [All Recipes](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/recipes\/)\n- [Dinner](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/category\/lunch-dinner\/)\n- [Breakfast](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/category\/breakfast\/)\n- [Order Our Cookbook](https:\/\/shop.thecleaneatingcouple.com\/products\/easy-healthy-dinners-cookbook)\n\n[![the clean eating couple](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/primary-logo.svg)](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/)\n\n- [About](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/about-us\/)\n- [Contact](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/contact-us\/)\n- [All Recipes](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/recipes\/)\n- [Dinner](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/category\/lunch-dinner\/)\n- [Breakfast](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/category\/breakfast\/)\n- [Order Our Cookbook](https:\/\/shop.thecleaneatingcouple.com\/products\/easy-healthy-dinners-cookbook)\n\nGet a Free 30 Minute Dinner Cookbook\\!\n\n[Send Recipes](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/cta\/)\n\n[Home](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/) » [Recipes](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/recipes\/) » [Favorites](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/category\/favorites\/)\n\n# 10 Best Meals to Eat When Sick\nPublished by:\n\n[Liz Marino](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/about-us\/)\n\n\\| 01\/21\/2021 \\| Last Updated: 12\/05\/2025\n\nThis post contains affiliate links. Read our [disclosure policy.](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/privacy-policy\/)\n\n11152 shares\n\n![10 Best Meals to Eat When Sick](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/10-best-meals-to-eat-when-sick-Long-Pin-150x150.jpeg)\n\n**10 Best Meals To Eat When You’re Sick- whether you have a cold, the flu.. or just are under the weather, these recipes are the best comfort food when sick! Cozy, delicious and easy to make – these easy sick day recipes are sure to help you feel a little bit better\\!**\n\n[![10 Best Meals to Eat When Sick](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/10-best-meals-to-eat-when-sick-3.jpeg)](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/10-best-meals-to-eat-when-sick-3.jpeg)\n\n*This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Click* [*here*](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/privacy-policy\/) *to read my policy and more about affiliate links. Nothing below is to be considered as medical advice. Check with your doctor.*\n\nIf you’re not feeling well, this post can help you decide what to make for your next meal. Being sick is no fun, but these easy sick day recipes can totally help you\\!\n\nMy favorite thing to eat when I’m not feeling well is soup. We’ve included sick day soup recipes below, but you can also check out our [30 Healthy Soup Recipes](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/healthy-soup-recipes\/) if you’re looking for more ideas\\!\n\n**Need more ideas for dinner? Check out these 40+ [Healthy Dinner Ideas](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/healthy-dinner-recipes\/).**\n\n## What to eat when you have a cold and cough:\nHere are some of the best things you can eat when you have a cold or a cough:\n\n- **Broth –** Try buying or making a container of [Slow Cooker Bone Broth](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/easy-crockpot-bone-broth\/). It’s the perfect nourishing food for when you aren’t feeling well.\n- **Chicken Soup –** [Crockpot Chicken Noodle soup](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/crockpot-chicken-noodle-soup\/) is loaded with protein, veggies, and nourishing broth. Exactly what you need\\!\n- **Honey**– Honey always helps me when I have a sore throat. It coats your throat and can provide temporary relief.\n- **Tea-** I drink tons of tea when not feeling great. The warm liquid hydrates you and feels good on sore throats\/can help with sore throats. Read our post [Is Thrive Market Worth It](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/thrive-market-review\/) to find out why we love their service for teas\\!\n- **Oatmeal –** Oatmeal is bland while still being nutritious. It’s good if you have an upset stomach\\!\n## What meals to eat when you’re sick?\nHere’s a list of the best meals to eat when sick\\!\n\n[Lemon Chicken Soup](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/instant-pot-healthy-lemon-chicken-soup\/) – I swear this is a cold curing soup! I made this soup on a whim once when I had the flu, and wound up eating it for pretty much 2 weeks straight. It’s my go to soup when I’m not feeling well (and even when I’m totally healthy!)\n\nThe bright citrus flavor + all the veggies are just the perfect combo. This soup is great with zucchini noodles or pasta\/rice. You can also can’t go wrong with the traditional [Chicken Noodle Soup](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/crockpot-chicken-noodle-soup\/).\n\n[![A close up of Lemon Chicken Soup in a white bowl on a grey background with lemons and soup off to the side](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/lemon-chicken-soup-1-683x1024.jpg)](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/lemon-chicken-soup-1.jpg)\n\n[Baked Steel Cut Oatmeal](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/baked-steel-cut-oatmeal\/) is my go to when I’m not feeling great and can’t stomach anything besides carbs. Steel cut oats are hearty and filling, and these baked steel cut oats are easier to make than cooking on the stove.\n\n[Healthy Beef Barley Soup](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/healthy-instant-pot-beef-barley-soup\/) is a delicious, cozy dinner. Made with only a few ingredients in your [instant pot](https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Iqs7W1), [crockpot](https:\/\/amzn.to\/333r6ew) or stove top. This easy soup is a healthier version of an old fashioned recipe – truly the best beef barley soup\\!\n\n[Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/healthy-chicken-pot-pie-soup\/) is total comfort food! Made in your instant pot, crockpot, or on the stove – this yummy soup is paleo, whole30 and SO delicious! Easy to make and SO cozy – you’ll love how creamy and tasty this chicken pot pie soup is while being completely dairy free\\!\n\n[Healthy Butternut Squash Soup](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/paleo-butternut-squash-soup\/) is paleo, Whole30, vegan, and naturally gluten\/dairy free. Easily made in your crockpot, instant pot, or on the stove! Super creamy and rich – this is a soup recipe everyone will love\\!\n\n[Healthy Italian Wedding Soup](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/whole-30-italian-wedding-soup\/) is the perfect cozy, easy dinner. Paleo, whole30 and low carb – this soup can be made in the crockpot or on the stove! It’s gluten free, grain free and dairy free but packed with flavor and veggies\\!\n\n[Easy Minestrone Soup](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/easy-minestrone-soup\/) is the perfect cozy, healthy dinner! Vegetarian, gluten free, and vegan – it’s delicious and done in under 30 minutes! Make it in your crockpot, instant pot or on the stove – this hearty soup is one you’ll absolutely love\\!\n\n![A close up of a bowl of easy minestrone soup with cheese, spoons and dried herbs off to the side.](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/easy-minestrone-soup-1-683x1024.jpg)\n\n[15 Bean Soup](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/15-bean-soup\/) is a vegetarian bean soup recipe everyone will love! Vegan, high protein, tasty & easily made in the [slow cooker](https:\/\/amzn.to\/3AAMI2Y), instant pot, or on the stove. This is the best bean soup recipe. So hearty, filling, and easy to make\\!\n\n[Healthy Paleo Chicken Soup](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/paleo-chicken-soup\/) is a delicious, Whole30, keto meal. Easily made in the instant pot or slow cooker – it’s a cozy, yummy dinner everyone will love\\!\n\n[Vegan Pasta Fagioli](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/vegan-pasta-fagioli\/) is so cozy and delicious. It’s the perfect nutritious, veggie packed, vegetarian dinner. This is the best pasta fagioli recipe! Made in your instant pot, crockpot, or on the stove – it’s simple and tasty\\!\n\n[Chicken Pastina Soup](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/chicken-pastina-soup\/) is the ultimate comfort food. Loaded with anti-inflammatory turmeric and tons of veggies! Easy to make and delicious.\n\n[Chicken and Stars Soup](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/chicken-and-stars-soup\/) is a quick and easy meal you can make in under an hour. Loaded with protein & veggies, this is a secretly healthy soup perfect for sick days! Your whole family will love this – kids included\\!\n\n## What should you not eat when sick?\nIf you’re not feeling well it’s best to avoid the following foods:\n\n- dairy (can increase mucus production making stuffy noses worse!)\n- alcohol (Your body is already fighting germs, give it a break!)\n- refined sugar & junk (a little won’t hurt, but you really need nourishing foods to help you recover\\!\n\nWe hope this post helped you feel better! We also have a [free healthy soup ebook you can get here\\!](https:\/\/purple-grass-4637.ck.page\/9c621dca60)\n\n## Post navigation\n[PreviousWhole30 Stuffed Peppers](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/whole-30-crockpot-stuffed-peppers\/)\n\n[NextHealthy White Chicken Chili](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/healthy-chicken-chili\/)\n\n### Leave a Reply [Cancel reply](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/best-meals-to-eat-when-sick\/#respond)\n## 2 Comments\n1. **Tricia M** says:\n   \n   [at](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/best-meals-to-eat-when-sick\/#comment-88873)\n   \n   You hit the nail on the head with these recipes. I have never had chicken pot pie soup. That sounds so good. I am trying to prep some meals in advance. We are having some cabinet painting done in our kitchen. I was told I really can’t use my kitchen for two days. That being said, do these meals reheat well? I know some soups taste stale when they are reheated.\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/best-meals-to-eat-when-sick\/#comment-88873)\n   1. **The Clean Eating Couple** says:\n      \n      [at](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/best-meals-to-eat-when-sick\/#comment-88874)\n      \n      Each of these recipes has instructions for storage\\!\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/best-meals-to-eat-when-sick\/#comment-88874)\n\n![](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CEC-About-close.png)\n\n### about us\nHi! We’re Liz & Tyler. 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Read our [disclosure policy.](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/privacy-policy\/)\n\n**10 Best Meals To Eat When You’re Sick- whether you have a cold, the flu.. or just are under the weather, these recipes are the best comfort food when sick! Cozy, delicious and easy to make – these easy sick day recipes are sure to help you feel a little bit better\\!**\n\n[![10 Best Meals to Eat When Sick](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/10-best-meals-to-eat-when-sick-3.jpeg)](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/10-best-meals-to-eat-when-sick-3.jpeg)\n\n*This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Click* [*here*](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/privacy-policy\/) *to read my policy and more about affiliate links. Nothing below is to be considered as medical advice. Check with your doctor.*\n\nIf you’re not feeling well, this post can help you decide what to make for your next meal. Being sick is no fun, but these easy sick day recipes can totally help you\\!\n\nMy favorite thing to eat when I’m not feeling well is soup. We’ve included sick day soup recipes below, but you can also check out our [30 Healthy Soup Recipes](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/healthy-soup-recipes\/) if you’re looking for more ideas\\!\n\n**Need more ideas for dinner? Check out these 40+ [Healthy Dinner Ideas](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/healthy-dinner-recipes\/).**\n\n## What to eat when you have a cold and cough:\nHere are some of the best things you can eat when you have a cold or a cough:\n\n- **Broth –** Try buying or making a container of [Slow Cooker Bone Broth](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/easy-crockpot-bone-broth\/). It’s the perfect nourishing food for when you aren’t feeling well.\n- **Chicken Soup –** [Crockpot Chicken Noodle soup](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/crockpot-chicken-noodle-soup\/) is loaded with protein, veggies, and nourishing broth. Exactly what you need\\!\n- **Honey**– Honey always helps me when I have a sore throat. It coats your throat and can provide temporary relief.\n- **Tea-** I drink tons of tea when not feeling great. The warm liquid hydrates you and feels good on sore throats\/can help with sore throats. Read our post [Is Thrive Market Worth It](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/thrive-market-review\/) to find out why we love their service for teas\\!\n- **Oatmeal –** Oatmeal is bland while still being nutritious. It’s good if you have an upset stomach\\!\n## What meals to eat when you’re sick?\nHere’s a list of the best meals to eat when sick\\!\n\n[Lemon Chicken Soup](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/instant-pot-healthy-lemon-chicken-soup\/) – I swear this is a cold curing soup! I made this soup on a whim once when I had the flu, and wound up eating it for pretty much 2 weeks straight. It’s my go to soup when I’m not feeling well (and even when I’m totally healthy!)\n\nThe bright citrus flavor + all the veggies are just the perfect combo. This soup is great with zucchini noodles or pasta\/rice. You can also can’t go wrong with the traditional [Chicken Noodle Soup](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/crockpot-chicken-noodle-soup\/).\n\n[![A close up of Lemon Chicken Soup in a white bowl on a grey background with lemons and soup off to the side](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/lemon-chicken-soup-1-683x1024.jpg)](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/lemon-chicken-soup-1.jpg)\n\n[Baked Steel Cut Oatmeal](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/baked-steel-cut-oatmeal\/) is my go to when I’m not feeling great and can’t stomach anything besides carbs. Steel cut oats are hearty and filling, and these baked steel cut oats are easier to make than cooking on the stove.\n\n[Healthy Beef Barley Soup](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/healthy-instant-pot-beef-barley-soup\/) is a delicious, cozy dinner. Made with only a few ingredients in your [instant pot](https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Iqs7W1), [crockpot](https:\/\/amzn.to\/333r6ew) or stove top. This easy soup is a healthier version of an old fashioned recipe – truly the best beef barley soup\\!\n\n[Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/healthy-chicken-pot-pie-soup\/) is total comfort food! Made in your instant pot, crockpot, or on the stove – this yummy soup is paleo, whole30 and SO delicious! Easy to make and SO cozy – you’ll love how creamy and tasty this chicken pot pie soup is while being completely dairy free\\!\n\n[Healthy Butternut Squash Soup](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/paleo-butternut-squash-soup\/) is paleo, Whole30, vegan, and naturally gluten\/dairy free. Easily made in your crockpot, instant pot, or on the stove! Super creamy and rich – this is a soup recipe everyone will love\\!\n\n[Healthy Italian Wedding Soup](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/whole-30-italian-wedding-soup\/) is the perfect cozy, easy dinner. Paleo, whole30 and low carb – this soup can be made in the crockpot or on the stove! It’s gluten free, grain free and dairy free but packed with flavor and veggies\\!\n\n[Easy Minestrone Soup](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/easy-minestrone-soup\/) is the perfect cozy, healthy dinner! Vegetarian, gluten free, and vegan – it’s delicious and done in under 30 minutes! Make it in your crockpot, instant pot or on the stove – this hearty soup is one you’ll absolutely love\\!\n\n![A close up of a bowl of easy minestrone soup with cheese, spoons and dried herbs off to the side.](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/easy-minestrone-soup-1-683x1024.jpg)\n\n[15 Bean Soup](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/15-bean-soup\/) is a vegetarian bean soup recipe everyone will love! Vegan, high protein, tasty & easily made in the [slow cooker](https:\/\/amzn.to\/3AAMI2Y), instant pot, or on the stove. This is the best bean soup recipe. So hearty, filling, and easy to make\\!\n\n[Healthy Paleo Chicken Soup](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/paleo-chicken-soup\/) is a delicious, Whole30, keto meal. Easily made in the instant pot or slow cooker – it’s a cozy, yummy dinner everyone will love\\!\n\n[Vegan Pasta Fagioli](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/vegan-pasta-fagioli\/) is so cozy and delicious. It’s the perfect nutritious, veggie packed, vegetarian dinner. This is the best pasta fagioli recipe! Made in your instant pot, crockpot, or on the stove – it’s simple and tasty\\!\n\n[Chicken Pastina Soup](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/chicken-pastina-soup\/) is the ultimate comfort food. Loaded with anti-inflammatory turmeric and tons of veggies! Easy to make and delicious.\n\n[Chicken and Stars Soup](https:\/\/thecleaneatingcouple.com\/chicken-and-stars-soup\/) is a quick and easy meal you can make in under an hour. Loaded with protein & veggies, this is a secretly healthy soup perfect for sick days! 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Boilerpipe Text	Published by: Liz Marino \| 01/21/2021 \| Last Updated: 12/05/2025 This post contains affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy. 10 Best Meals To Eat When You’re Sick- whether you have a cold, the flu.. or just are under the weather, these recipes are the best comfort food when sick! Cozy, delicious and easy to make – these easy sick day recipes are sure to help you feel a little bit better! This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Click here to read my policy and more about affiliate links. Nothing below is to be considered as medical advice. Check with your doctor. If you’re not feeling well, this post can help you decide what to make for your next meal. Being sick is no fun, but these easy sick day recipes can totally help you! My favorite thing to eat when I’m not feeling well is soup. We’ve included sick day soup recipes below, but you can also check out our 30 Healthy Soup Recipes if you’re looking for more ideas! Need more ideas for dinner? Check out these 40+ Healthy Dinner Ideas . What to eat when you have a cold and cough: Here are some of the best things you can eat when you have a cold or a cough: Broth – Try buying or making a container of Slow Cooker Bone Broth . It’s the perfect nourishing food for when you aren’t feeling well. Chicken Soup – Crockpot Chicken Noodle soup is loaded with protein, veggies, and nourishing broth. Exactly what you need! Honey – Honey always helps me when I have a sore throat. It coats your throat and can provide temporary relief. Tea- I drink tons of tea when not feeling great. The warm liquid hydrates you and feels good on sore throats/can help with sore throats. Read our post Is Thrive Market Worth It to find out why we love their service for teas! Oatmeal – Oatmeal is bland while still being nutritious. It’s good if you have an upset stomach! What meals to eat when you’re sick? Here’s a list of the best meals to eat when sick! Lemon Chicken Soup – I swear this is a cold curing soup! I made this soup on a whim once when I had the flu, and wound up eating it for pretty much 2 weeks straight. It’s my go to soup when I’m not feeling well (and even when I’m totally healthy!) The bright citrus flavor + all the veggies are just the perfect combo. This soup is great with zucchini noodles or pasta/rice. You can also can’t go wrong with the traditional Chicken Noodle Soup . Baked Steel Cut Oatmeal is my go to when I’m not feeling great and can’t stomach anything besides carbs. Steel cut oats are hearty and filling, and these baked steel cut oats are easier to make than cooking on the stove. Healthy Beef Barley Soup is a delicious, cozy dinner. Made with only a few ingredients in your instant pot , crockpot or stove top. This easy soup is a healthier version of an old fashioned recipe – truly the best beef barley soup! Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup is total comfort food! Made in your instant pot, crockpot, or on the stove – this yummy soup is paleo, whole30 and SO delicious! Easy to make and SO cozy – you’ll love how creamy and tasty this chicken pot pie soup is while being completely dairy free! Healthy Butternut Squash Soup is paleo, Whole30, vegan, and naturally gluten/dairy free. Easily made in your crockpot, instant pot, or on the stove! Super creamy and rich – this is a soup recipe everyone will love! Healthy Italian Wedding Soup is the perfect cozy, easy dinner. Paleo, whole30 and low carb – this soup can be made in the crockpot or on the stove! It’s gluten free, grain free and dairy free but packed with flavor and veggies! Easy Minestrone Soup is the perfect cozy, healthy dinner! Vegetarian, gluten free, and vegan – it’s delicious and done in under 30 minutes! Make it in your crockpot, instant pot or on the stove – this hearty soup is one you’ll absolutely love! 15 Bean Soup is a vegetarian bean soup recipe everyone will love! Vegan, high protein, tasty & easily made in the slow cooker , instant pot, or on the stove. This is the best bean soup recipe. So hearty, filling, and easy to make! Healthy Paleo Chicken Soup is a delicious, Whole30, keto meal. Easily made in the instant pot or slow cooker – it’s a cozy, yummy dinner everyone will love! Vegan Pasta Fagioli is so cozy and delicious. It’s the perfect nutritious, veggie packed, vegetarian dinner. This is the best pasta fagioli recipe! Made in your instant pot, crockpot, or on the stove – it’s simple and tasty! Chicken Pastina Soup is the ultimate comfort food. Loaded with anti-inflammatory turmeric and tons of veggies! Easy to make and delicious. Chicken and Stars Soup is a quick and easy meal you can make in under an hour. Loaded with protein & veggies, this is a secretly healthy soup perfect for sick days! Your whole family will love this – kids included! What should you not eat when sick? If you’re not feeling well it’s best to avoid the following foods: dairy (can increase mucus production making stuffy noses worse!) alcohol (Your body is already fighting germs, give it a break!) refined sugar & junk (a little won’t hurt, but you really need nourishing foods to help you recover! We hope this post helped you feel better! We also have a free healthy soup ebook you can get here!
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[![10 Best Meals to Eat When Sick](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/10-best-meals-to-eat-when-sick-3.jpeg)](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/10-best-meals-to-eat-when-sick-3.jpeg) This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Click [here](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/privacy-policy/) to read my policy and more about affiliate links. Nothing below is to be considered as medical advice. Check with your doctor. If you’re not feeling well, this post can help you decide what to make for your next meal. Being sick is no fun, but these easy sick day recipes can totally help you\! My favorite thing to eat when I’m not feeling well is soup. We’ve included sick day soup recipes below, but you can also check out our [30 Healthy Soup Recipes](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/healthy-soup-recipes/) if you’re looking for more ideas\! Need more ideas for dinner? Check out these 40+ [Healthy Dinner Ideas](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/healthy-dinner-recipes/). ## What to eat when you have a cold and cough: Here are some of the best things you can eat when you have a cold or a cough: - Broth – Try buying or making a container of [Slow Cooker Bone Broth](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/easy-crockpot-bone-broth/). It’s the perfect nourishing food for when you aren’t feeling well. - Chicken Soup – [Crockpot Chicken Noodle soup](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/crockpot-chicken-noodle-soup/) is loaded with protein, veggies, and nourishing broth. Exactly what you need\! - Honey– Honey always helps me when I have a sore throat. It coats your throat and can provide temporary relief. - Tea- I drink tons of tea when not feeling great. The warm liquid hydrates you and feels good on sore throats/can help with sore throats. Read our post [Is Thrive Market Worth It](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/thrive-market-review/) to find out why we love their service for teas\! - Oatmeal – Oatmeal is bland while still being nutritious. It’s good if you have an upset stomach\! ## What meals to eat when you’re sick? Here’s a list of the best meals to eat when sick\! [Lemon Chicken Soup](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/instant-pot-healthy-lemon-chicken-soup/) – I swear this is a cold curing soup! I made this soup on a whim once when I had the flu, and wound up eating it for pretty much 2 weeks straight. It’s my go to soup when I’m not feeling well (and even when I’m totally healthy!) The bright citrus flavor + all the veggies are just the perfect combo. This soup is great with zucchini noodles or pasta/rice. You can also can’t go wrong with the traditional [Chicken Noodle Soup](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/crockpot-chicken-noodle-soup/). [![A close up of Lemon Chicken Soup in a white bowl on a grey background with lemons and soup off to the side](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/lemon-chicken-soup-1-683x1024.jpg)](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/lemon-chicken-soup-1.jpg) [Baked Steel Cut Oatmeal](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/baked-steel-cut-oatmeal/) is my go to when I’m not feeling great and can’t stomach anything besides carbs. Steel cut oats are hearty and filling, and these baked steel cut oats are easier to make than cooking on the stove. [Healthy Beef Barley Soup](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/healthy-instant-pot-beef-barley-soup/) is a delicious, cozy dinner. Made with only a few ingredients in your [instant pot](https://amzn.to/2Iqs7W1), [crockpot](https://amzn.to/333r6ew) or stove top. This easy soup is a healthier version of an old fashioned recipe – truly the best beef barley soup\! [Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/healthy-chicken-pot-pie-soup/) is total comfort food! Made in your instant pot, crockpot, or on the stove – this yummy soup is paleo, whole30 and SO delicious! Easy to make and SO cozy – you’ll love how creamy and tasty this chicken pot pie soup is while being completely dairy free\! [Healthy Butternut Squash Soup](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/paleo-butternut-squash-soup/) is paleo, Whole30, vegan, and naturally gluten/dairy free. Easily made in your crockpot, instant pot, or on the stove! Super creamy and rich – this is a soup recipe everyone will love\! [Healthy Italian Wedding Soup](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/whole-30-italian-wedding-soup/) is the perfect cozy, easy dinner. Paleo, whole30 and low carb – this soup can be made in the crockpot or on the stove! It’s gluten free, grain free and dairy free but packed with flavor and veggies\! [Easy Minestrone Soup](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/easy-minestrone-soup/) is the perfect cozy, healthy dinner! Vegetarian, gluten free, and vegan – it’s delicious and done in under 30 minutes! Make it in your crockpot, instant pot or on the stove – this hearty soup is one you’ll absolutely love\! ![A close up of a bowl of easy minestrone soup with cheese, spoons and dried herbs off to the side.](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/easy-minestrone-soup-1-683x1024.jpg) [15 Bean Soup](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/15-bean-soup/) is a vegetarian bean soup recipe everyone will love! Vegan, high protein, tasty & easily made in the [slow cooker](https://amzn.to/3AAMI2Y), instant pot, or on the stove. This is the best bean soup recipe. So hearty, filling, and easy to make\! [Healthy Paleo Chicken Soup](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/paleo-chicken-soup/) is a delicious, Whole30, keto meal. Easily made in the instant pot or slow cooker – it’s a cozy, yummy dinner everyone will love\! [Vegan Pasta Fagioli](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/vegan-pasta-fagioli/) is so cozy and delicious. It’s the perfect nutritious, veggie packed, vegetarian dinner. This is the best pasta fagioli recipe! Made in your instant pot, crockpot, or on the stove – it’s simple and tasty\! [Chicken Pastina Soup](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/chicken-pastina-soup/) is the ultimate comfort food. Loaded with anti-inflammatory turmeric and tons of veggies! Easy to make and delicious. [Chicken and Stars Soup](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/chicken-and-stars-soup/) is a quick and easy meal you can make in under an hour. Loaded with protein & veggies, this is a secretly healthy soup perfect for sick days! Your whole family will love this – kids included\! ## What should you not eat when sick? If you’re not feeling well it’s best to avoid the following foods: - dairy (can increase mucus production making stuffy noses worse!) - alcohol (Your body is already fighting germs, give it a break!) - refined sugar & junk (a little won’t hurt, but you really need nourishing foods to help you recover\! We hope this post helped you feel better! We also have a [free healthy soup ebook you can get here\!](https://purple-grass-4637.ck.page/9c621dca60) ## Post navigation [PreviousWhole30 Stuffed Peppers](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/whole-30-crockpot-stuffed-peppers/) [NextHealthy White Chicken Chili](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/healthy-chicken-chili/) ### Leave a Reply [Cancel reply](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/best-meals-to-eat-when-sick/#respond) ## 2 Comments 1. Tricia M says: [at](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/best-meals-to-eat-when-sick/#comment-88873) You hit the nail on the head with these recipes. I have never had chicken pot pie soup. That sounds so good. I am trying to prep some meals in advance. We are having some cabinet painting done in our kitchen. I was told I really can’t use my kitchen for two days. That being said, do these meals reheat well? I know some soups taste stale when they are reheated. [Reply](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/best-meals-to-eat-when-sick/#comment-88873) 1. The Clean Eating Couple says: [at](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/best-meals-to-eat-when-sick/#comment-88874) Each of these recipes has instructions for storage\! [Reply](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/best-meals-to-eat-when-sick/#comment-88874) ![](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CEC-About-close.png) ### about us Hi! We’re Liz & Tyler. We share easy, healthy recipes for busy people\! 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Readable Markdown	Published by: [Liz Marino](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/about-us/) \\| 01/21/2021 \\| Last Updated: 12/05/2025 This post contains affiliate links. Read our [disclosure policy.](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/privacy-policy/) 10 Best Meals To Eat When You’re Sick- whether you have a cold, the flu.. or just are under the weather, these recipes are the best comfort food when sick! Cozy, delicious and easy to make – these easy sick day recipes are sure to help you feel a little bit better\! [![10 Best Meals to Eat When Sick](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/10-best-meals-to-eat-when-sick-3.jpeg)](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/10-best-meals-to-eat-when-sick-3.jpeg) This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Click [here](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/privacy-policy/) to read my policy and more about affiliate links. Nothing below is to be considered as medical advice. Check with your doctor. If you’re not feeling well, this post can help you decide what to make for your next meal. Being sick is no fun, but these easy sick day recipes can totally help you\! My favorite thing to eat when I’m not feeling well is soup. We’ve included sick day soup recipes below, but you can also check out our [30 Healthy Soup Recipes](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/healthy-soup-recipes/) if you’re looking for more ideas\! Need more ideas for dinner? Check out these 40+ [Healthy Dinner Ideas](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/healthy-dinner-recipes/). ## What to eat when you have a cold and cough: Here are some of the best things you can eat when you have a cold or a cough: - Broth – Try buying or making a container of [Slow Cooker Bone Broth](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/easy-crockpot-bone-broth/). It’s the perfect nourishing food for when you aren’t feeling well. - Chicken Soup – [Crockpot Chicken Noodle soup](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/crockpot-chicken-noodle-soup/) is loaded with protein, veggies, and nourishing broth. Exactly what you need\! - Honey– Honey always helps me when I have a sore throat. It coats your throat and can provide temporary relief. - Tea- I drink tons of tea when not feeling great. The warm liquid hydrates you and feels good on sore throats/can help with sore throats. Read our post [Is Thrive Market Worth It](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/thrive-market-review/) to find out why we love their service for teas\! - Oatmeal – Oatmeal is bland while still being nutritious. It’s good if you have an upset stomach\! ## What meals to eat when you’re sick? Here’s a list of the best meals to eat when sick\! [Lemon Chicken Soup](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/instant-pot-healthy-lemon-chicken-soup/) – I swear this is a cold curing soup! I made this soup on a whim once when I had the flu, and wound up eating it for pretty much 2 weeks straight. It’s my go to soup when I’m not feeling well (and even when I’m totally healthy!) The bright citrus flavor + all the veggies are just the perfect combo. This soup is great with zucchini noodles or pasta/rice. You can also can’t go wrong with the traditional [Chicken Noodle Soup](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/crockpot-chicken-noodle-soup/). [![A close up of Lemon Chicken Soup in a white bowl on a grey background with lemons and soup off to the side](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/lemon-chicken-soup-1-683x1024.jpg)](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/lemon-chicken-soup-1.jpg) [Baked Steel Cut Oatmeal](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/baked-steel-cut-oatmeal/) is my go to when I’m not feeling great and can’t stomach anything besides carbs. Steel cut oats are hearty and filling, and these baked steel cut oats are easier to make than cooking on the stove. [Healthy Beef Barley Soup](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/healthy-instant-pot-beef-barley-soup/) is a delicious, cozy dinner. Made with only a few ingredients in your [instant pot](https://amzn.to/2Iqs7W1), [crockpot](https://amzn.to/333r6ew) or stove top. This easy soup is a healthier version of an old fashioned recipe – truly the best beef barley soup\! [Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/healthy-chicken-pot-pie-soup/) is total comfort food! Made in your instant pot, crockpot, or on the stove – this yummy soup is paleo, whole30 and SO delicious! Easy to make and SO cozy – you’ll love how creamy and tasty this chicken pot pie soup is while being completely dairy free\! [Healthy Butternut Squash Soup](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/paleo-butternut-squash-soup/) is paleo, Whole30, vegan, and naturally gluten/dairy free. Easily made in your crockpot, instant pot, or on the stove! Super creamy and rich – this is a soup recipe everyone will love\! [Healthy Italian Wedding Soup](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/whole-30-italian-wedding-soup/) is the perfect cozy, easy dinner. Paleo, whole30 and low carb – this soup can be made in the crockpot or on the stove! It’s gluten free, grain free and dairy free but packed with flavor and veggies\! [Easy Minestrone Soup](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/easy-minestrone-soup/) is the perfect cozy, healthy dinner! Vegetarian, gluten free, and vegan – it’s delicious and done in under 30 minutes! Make it in your crockpot, instant pot or on the stove – this hearty soup is one you’ll absolutely love\! ![A close up of a bowl of easy minestrone soup with cheese, spoons and dried herbs off to the side.](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/easy-minestrone-soup-1-683x1024.jpg) [15 Bean Soup](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/15-bean-soup/) is a vegetarian bean soup recipe everyone will love! Vegan, high protein, tasty & easily made in the [slow cooker](https://amzn.to/3AAMI2Y), instant pot, or on the stove. This is the best bean soup recipe. So hearty, filling, and easy to make\! [Healthy Paleo Chicken Soup](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/paleo-chicken-soup/) is a delicious, Whole30, keto meal. Easily made in the instant pot or slow cooker – it’s a cozy, yummy dinner everyone will love\! [Vegan Pasta Fagioli](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/vegan-pasta-fagioli/) is so cozy and delicious. It’s the perfect nutritious, veggie packed, vegetarian dinner. This is the best pasta fagioli recipe! Made in your instant pot, crockpot, or on the stove – it’s simple and tasty\! [Chicken Pastina Soup](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/chicken-pastina-soup/) is the ultimate comfort food. Loaded with anti-inflammatory turmeric and tons of veggies! Easy to make and delicious. [Chicken and Stars Soup](https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/chicken-and-stars-soup/) is a quick and easy meal you can make in under an hour. Loaded with protein & veggies, this is a secretly healthy soup perfect for sick days! Your whole family will love this – kids included\! ## What should you not eat when sick? If you’re not feeling well it’s best to avoid the following foods: - dairy (can increase mucus production making stuffy noses worse!) - alcohol (Your body is already fighting germs, give it a break!) - refined sugar & junk (a little won’t hurt, but you really need nourishing foods to help you recover\! We hope this post helped you feel better! We also have a [free healthy soup ebook you can get here\!](https://purple-grass-4637.ck.page/9c621dca60)
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