SAVORY SPOONFULS Soups and purees Soup is the food we associate most with healing, and no wonder: it provides nourishing liquid to help keep you hydrated. If you don't have much appetite, soup can deliver a lot of nutrition in a few delicious spoonfuls. And of course, soup is (usually) warm and soothing. What's not to love? In this section you'll find a selection of light soups you can sip when your appetite needs a lift, as well as heartier ones that serve as a full meal. Most can be made ahead and easily frozen. Try whipping up a batch on a "feel-good" day and freezing the leftovers in single-serving containers; you'll have something nourishing waiting for you on a low-energy day. Having trouble swallowing? Many of these satisfying soups are pureed to easy-to-swallow smoothness-and just about all of them can be whirled in a blender or food processor to a texture that appeals to you. By the way, there's no need to serve soups piping hot, which can irritate a sore throat. Let them cool to room temperature if needed. They'll still be delicious. SAVORY SPOONFULS 51