CanHOPE is a non-profit cancer counselling and support service provided by Parkway Cancer Centre, Singapore.
Recipes
Potato and Broccoli Soup
SERVES 6-8
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 heads broccoli, stems peeled and diced, top cut into small florets
4 large / 600g russet potatoes, peeled, and cut into small chunks
3 cups low-salt chicken stock
3 cups water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
- In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat. Add the onion and cook until soft but not browned—about 5 minutes. Toss in the garlic and cook for another minute. Then, add the broccoli stems, potatoes, chicken stock and water. Bring to a boil. Then, reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, or till the vegetables are tender.
- If you have a stick blender, blend the soup directly in the pot until you get the desired consistency. Otherwise, pour into a blender and process till smooth.
- Return the pureed soup to the pot and bring to a simmer. Add in the broccoli florets and cook until tender. Before serving the soup, add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Other Notes:
When blending hot soups in an upright blender, please take the following precautions: • Only fill the blender halfway with the hot liquid. • Place a kitchen towel over the top of the blender lid and hold it down hard while you turn the machine on the lowest speed to start. • These precautions are necessary to avoid the steam pressure from the hot soup blowing the cover off.
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I’M A SURVIVOR My name is Andi and I'm a cancer survivor.Back in 2004 when I was 16 yo, I was diagnosed with Leiomyosarcoma, it was at the right side of my buttock. Surgery, radiation and also chemotherapy was done at that time. Then in 2009 it relapsed around the same area. In 2022 it relapsed on my right thigh, and again in 2024 it relapsed this time on my left thigh with different type of cancer. Be thankful to GOD, and always believe that He is able to heal us and help us. Andi IN MEMORY OF she touched our lives with her kindness, and no nonsence personality, she will be and is already greatly missed. Karri Hammond IN MEMORY OF Papa, although you’ve passed on 7 years you are still fondly remembered. You’ve taught me many things eg being brave to drive on the road when I got my driving licence and keeping the family together especially during your last stage of life. The many weekends and days that we spent visiting you at the hospice and nursing home helped to bring our family closer. Appreciating family relationships and a good bonding time for all of us. May you be well and happy. 🌷 Papa Chua CT IN MEMORY OF Thanks for all the memories! You are a warrior! IN HONOUR OF You fought hard my dear. You did well! Nicole I’M A SURVIVOR Diagnosed breast cancer in 2010, mastectomy was done, undergone chemotherapy, radiotherapy and also oral. Lucky to have so many friends and family members around me, who gave me so much hope and encouragement. Also attended the CanHOPE support group, where we shared experiences during the sharing session. I also assist to set up Line Dancing sessions for cancer patients since 2011 till now. Stay happy and positive. Patricia Tham Lai Kuan IN MEMORY OF Those we have lost IN HONOUR OF All Survivors. Continue the fight! IN HONOUR OF Jamilah A. I’M A SURVIVOR Cancer very disruptive!! Turned my life upside down. From a focused and down-to-earthperson, I became someone lacking in confident, confused and full of emotions. I hated theword “Strong”. “Be strong”, “Stay strong”, “You are strong”, “Thought you are strong”, blah,blah…. Never an easy journey!!But when you trust, submit and be a true slave to the only ONE, things will get easier. Seekhelp. Make authentic decision for yourself and no one else. Never give up HOPE!! Rose