Liquid Diet Suitable for Invalid Cookery
A liquid diet is suitable for patients recovering from illness, elderly individuals, or people who have difficulty
chewing and swallowing. The following recipe is nutritious, easy to digest, and simple to prepare.
Creamy Vegetable Soup
Ingredients
• 1 small potato
• 1 carrot
• 2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon milk or cream
• A pinch of salt
Method
1. Wash, peel, and chop the potato and carrot into small pieces.
2. Put them in a saucepan with the stock.
3. Boil until the vegetables become very soft.
4. Blend or strain the mixture until smooth.
5. Add milk or cream and stir well.
6. Serve warm.
Nutritional Value
• Provides energy and vitamins.
• Easy to digest.
• Helps maintain hydration.
Suitable For
• Patients recovering from illness.
• Elderly people with chewing difficulties.
• Individuals on a soft or liquid diet.
