Ella and the Little Bowl of Soup

Ella has waited all day for her mother's chicken soup, but when a cold neighbour arrives without money the last bowl is poured, and it is hers to give.

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Ella lived with her mother, who sold homemade soup from a small stall.

Every morning, their kitchen filled with the smell of carrots, potatoes, and warm bread.

Ella helped place spoons beside the bowls. She liked watching customers take their first happy bite.

One cold afternoon, her mother made a special pot of chicken soup.

Ella had been looking forward to her own bowl all day.

Just as she sat down to eat, an elderly neighbor, Mrs. Rose, stopped outside the stall.

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What is Ella and the Little Bowl of Soup about?

Ella has waited all day for her mother's chicken soup, but when a cold neighbour arrives without money the last bowl is poured, and it is hers to give.

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How long does it take to read?

This story runs 1 chapter — most readers finish in one sitting, and you can stop and return to any chapter using the contents list.

Who wrote it?

Nimra Khan — original fiction published on RapidTale.