5 Diet Tips to Help Control Fibromyalgia Symptoms

When experiencing a fibromyalgia flare-up, nothing is better than comfort food. One of the best comfort foods to help you feel a bit better is chicken soup. Try this Tarragon & Lemon Chicken Soup from Cook for Your Life to soothe your fibromyalgia symptoms:

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 medium chopped onion
• 2 dice stalks of celery
• 2 diced medium carrots
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 6 cups of water
• 2 springs of tarragon
• 2-inches of lemon peel
• 20 ounces of chicken on the bone
• ½ cup orzo
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons chopped tarragon leaves for garnish

Directions

• Heat olive oil over medium heat (in a heavy bottomed pot).
• Add onions, celery, salt, and carrots. Cook for up to 8 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
• Add 6 cups of water, tarragon sprigs, lemon peel and chicken on the bone.
• Bring to a boil, then simmer for 40 minutes. Skim foam or fat on the surface. Add a little water if the soup has reduced by more than an inch.
• Remove the chicken and place in a bowl. Cool slightly, then shred the meat and throw away the bones.
• Return the chicken to the soup, bring to a boil and add the orzo.
• Boil for 7 minutes then stir in lemon juice and seasoning.
• Turn off the heat.
• Ladle into bowls and serve with reserved fresh tarragon.