Satisfying and Healthy Soup Options
Filling and warm, healthy soup can be a fantastic option for a lunch or dinner on a cold winter day but it’s also perfect for brisk spring days when the mercury isn’t interested in rising very high. The key is to make sure that you’re eating a healthful option that will be packed with flavor and that will satisfy your hunger without spiking your calorie intake.
If you’re looking for healthy soup options, then the first thing you’ll need to accept is that you’re not likely to find it in a can on the shelf at the grocery store. Those options are packed with ingredients that you can’t even pronounce let alone knowing what they are. That said, even the ones that are made primarily from ingredients you recognize, the sodium content in every can is staggering.
Instead it’s time to learn a few healthy soup recipes that you’ll be able to whip together either in your slow cooker or on the stove and that will satisfy your hunger and your need for a nutrient dense meal, without packing you full of calories in each spoonful.
The following ideas are a great way to get you started:
Chili with lentils – bring together the benefits and flavorful goodness of both chili and lentil soup by combining them. You’ll love the hearty satisfying zingy flavor combined with the filling, low-fat and fiber-rich lentils.
Barley and mushroom soup – this soup is great when you want something that tastes creamy but that doesn’t come with all the added calories and fats. It features earthy, nutty flavors with the unique textures of barley and mushrooms. Bring in all your favorite veggies to add more flavor and nutrition to the mix. Virtually any soup veggies will work in this bowl.
Turkey rice soup – push that traditional chicken noodle aside and give it a great update by choosing turkey and rice instead. Start with a no-salt-added natural chicken broth. If you’ve made it yourself, all the better, but otherwise try to find the most healthful one available at your grocery store. Add pieces of turkey and brown rice as well as a heap of frozen mixed veggies. This makes for a super easy soup that is filled to the brim with nutrients and that will keep your calorie count to a minimum.
The number of great soup recipes are practically countless, even when you want to stick only to those that are healthy and low in calories. These three options are a great way to get started. Don’t forget to make extra so you can freeze it in reusable, re-sealable containers for great grab-and-go lunches.
