Rhoads Orthodontic Specialist

It’s time for another yummy recipe that’s both delicious and that plays well with your braces.

For our soup lovers, we’ve found an amazing slow-cooked butternut squash soup that’s soft, smooth, and packed with flavor. 😋

It’s a great choice for sensitive teeth, and it’s also an easy weeknight win. Just prep, let the slowcooker do its thing, and enjoy!

🫒 1 tablespoon olive oil
🧅 1 large onion, chopped
🧄 2 garlic cloves, minced
🎃 1 medium butternut squash, peeled & cubed
🥔 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
🌿 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
⚫ ¼ teaspoon pepper
🥣 5 to 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
🥄 Sour cream, optional

Here’s how to make it:

1️⃣ Sauté onion in olive oil for 4–5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
2️⃣ Transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add squash, potatoes, thyme, salt, pepper, and 5 cups of broth.
3️⃣ Cook on low for 6–8 hours, until the vegetables are soft.
4️⃣ Puree until smooth with an immersion blender, adding more broth as needed.
5️⃣ Serve warm and top with sour cream if you’d like.

Remember to save this post for a tasty soup that pairs great with braces!

Recipe courtesy of TasteOfHome

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Stop scrolling if you need dinner that won’t wreak havoc on braces. 🍝 This spaghetti recipe offers a delicious pasta with a smooth sauce, making it perfect for sensitive teeth!

Homemade spaghetti is not only a quick dinner fix, but it’s easy on your braces too. Most of the ingredients below you can find in the pantry or on a quick grocery run.

🐄 1 pound lean ground beef
🍅 2 ½ cups chopped tomatoes
🥫 1 ⅓ (6-ounce) cans tomato paste
🍄 1 (4.5-ounce) can sliced mushrooms
🧅 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
🌿 1 teaspoon dried oregano
🥥 ¾ teaspoon white sugar
🧂 ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
🧄 ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
🍜 12 ounces spaghetti noodles

How To Make It:
1️⃣ Gather all ingredients & heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2️⃣ Cook & stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned & crumbly (5 to 7 minutes). Drain & discard grease, then move beef to a large pot over low heat.
3️⃣ Stir in remaining ingredients except the noodles.
4️⃣ Cover & simmer, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours.
5️⃣ Cook the noodles according to the package & drain.
7️⃣ Serve meat sauce over spaghetti.

Be sure to save this post for future spaghetti nights! 😋

Recipe courtesy of AllRecipes