You never know what a simple action can mean in the life of someone else.
Let’s take soup for example. This turkey cabbage soup was a catalyst in my 145 lb. weight loss journey.
On a fall evening in 2008, my friend Jennifer invited me over for dinner. It was a typical day for her, but an unforgettable day for me.
Where’s the bowl?
She announced the soup was done, only to run around and serve it to me in a coffee mug. I smiled and graciously accepted, thinking inside she was a weirdo.
Who serves soup in a cup? I was used to having a large bowl, in addition to a package of crackers. That’s how normal people ate soup, or so I thought. I realized as we visited and enjoyed our meal, that I was full. I was satisfied. From a mug of soup.
That day started a new way of eating for me. I realized perhaps all my old habits weren’t healthy. My 330 lb., desperate, sad and lonely self was proof of that. It was key in learning new healthy habits I still apply today.
I can’t cook it without thinking of that day, but it goes deeper than soup.
We can’t learn new habits if we’re not taught.
I didn’t know there were other options to eat soup. Why? Because no one ever taught me. How do you learn to wash your hair? Someone teaches you as a small child. How do you learn your job? Someone teaches you. How do you learn to eat right? Someone teaches you.
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Remember that today. You never know what your small, simple actions are doing in the life of someone else. A simple cup of soup to you could be a life-changing event for another.
I’m feeling giving this time of year, so not only am I sharing the recipe, I’m giving away a fly away tamer headband, thanks to Luluemon. (Color is black)
They designed this simple headband with silicone beads on the inside to stay put and tame flyaways when we’re pushing through a tough practice. It’s perfect for yoga, running, etc. You can enter to win below.
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp. coconut oil
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 1/2 large onion, chopped
- 5 cups chopped cabbage
- 2 (16 oz.) cans red kidney beans, drained
- 2 cups water
- 24 oz. tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. pepper
Directions:
- Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium high heat.
- Add ground turkey and onion, browning turkey.
- Add cabbage, kidney beans, water, tomato sauce, cumin, salt, and pepper, and cover.
- Cook on low setting for 1-2 hours or until done. Stir occasionally.
[reminder]What small simple step from someone else made an impact on your life? [/reminder]
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Thank you for sharing, I can’t wait to try the soup sounds so yummy!
Hope you enjoy, Amanda.
Thank you for sharing the recipe! I’ve been all about the soup lately! One simple step that someone taught me years ago was letting go of stuff (clutter) in my home. I struggled with it and she laughed at me asking why I didn’t just throw an object away. Even though I cannot recall what the item was, it hadn’t occurred to me to throw away whatever it was. That was life changing, as silly as it seems.
Love that, Karen. Small steps are usually the most profound in our lives.
Thrilled you posted the recipe because I can’t find it anywhere else! Thanks for being a constant source of inspiration to me!
You’re the reason it’s famous, my friend.
This soup sounds sooo good, I am absolutely going to give it a try! And a step someone else made was my teacher in high school, who told me once that I was smart. I never considered myself to be smart and when he said that, I felt smart for the first time in my life and believed I could conquer school! Fast forward 8 years and I’m about to graduate college with a graphic design degree!
Love that, Brittany. I had a teacher pour into my life like that as well. They’re rare and valuable. Congrats on the college degree. What are you planning to do? Work for yourself? Someone else?
Thank you! I am planning a mix of both, I am doing freelance and working for a photography company. My dream is to design beer labels though, I find them so cool! xoxo
That’s cool. Shoot me your portfolio at info@sundijo.com, along with your fees.
Brittany, shoot me an email at info@sundijo.com I’d love to talk to you about a logo creation.