{
  "id": 19174685,
  "title": "Queen Camilla’s Favorite Lunch Costs Just US$1 a Bowl",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/queen-camillas-favorite-lunch-costs-just-us-1-a-bowl",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T15:52:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/11/09/queen-camilla-chicken-soup/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Queen Camilla Parker Bowles enjoys a simple and budget-friendly chicken soup as her lunch, which costs approximately US$1 per bowl, according to her son and food writer Tom Parker Bowles. The dish is a comforting chicken broth filled with vegetables, and it is versatile enough to be prepared using leftovers from a Sunday roast, helping to minimize food waste while keeping costs low. Queen Camilla's favorite lunch has been featured in her son's 2024 cookbook, Cooking & the Crown, where she describes it as her \"lunchtime staple.\" The recipe calls for chicken stock, shredded cooked chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, Savoy cabbage, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. The soup serves four people, and its preparation takes around 40 minutes, including cooking time. Chicken soup is a popular comfort food due to its warm broth, vegetables, and protein, making it ideal for colder weather or when feeling unwell. Nutrition experts have noted potential benefits of chicken soup for those experiencing cold symptoms, although it should not replace medical treatment. The dish's affordability and appealing simplicity make it a practical option for families seeking a nutritious, budget-friendly meal.",
  "summary": "Queen Camilla’s favorite chicken soup proves that even a royal lunch can be surprisingly affordable. The British monarch‘s preferred midday meal is a comforting chicken broth packed with vegetables, and a homemade serving can cost approximately US$1, making it an accessible recipe for families looking for a nutritious, budget-friendly option. The recipe was revealed by […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Queen Camilla prefers chicken soup for lunch at $1 per bowl.",
    "Recipe includes chicken stock, vegetables, and serves four.",
    "Featured in Tom Parker Bowles' 2024 cookbook."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}