In today’s fast paced lifestyle, finding healthy and quick
meal that supports weight loss is quite difficult. But what if say you that
there are few simple and nutritious recipes that would not only help you in
weight loss but also promote overall health. So let me introduce you to Soups,
these are not only tasty but also packed with nutrition.
Now when fall season is around the corner, this is the perfect
to savor warm and comforting soups These recipes are what you are looking for
- low-calorie options, plant-based recipes or less fiber and protein-rich! So
here are 3 such Soups recipes easy and quick to make.
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| Spinach and Lentil Soup |
Ingredients:
- cup red lentils (masoor dal)
- cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- small onion (chopped)
- garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method:
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onion and garlic till translucent.
- Add lentils, cumin, and Vegetable broth/water and boil.
- Leave it till 20 minutes on low flame until lentils are cooked
- Then add spinach and cook for 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, the blend it to a creamy texture.
Benefits:
- Lentils provides plant-based protein and fiber, that helps in satiety and also reduces overall calorie intake.
- Spinach is less in calories but has iron, calcium, aur vitamins in abundance, that helps to boost metabolism.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 15g
- Carbs: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Fat: 5g
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| Pumpkin and Vegetable Soup |
- 2 cups pumpkin (peeled and cubed)
- 1 carrot (chopped)
- 1 small zucchini (chopped)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 celery stalk (chopped)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, pepper, and ground turmeric to taste
- Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish
Method:
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onion and garlic till translucent
- Add Pumpkin, Carrot, Zucchini, and Celery, cook for 5 minutes. Keep stirring
- Add Vegetable broth and boil.
- Low the gas flame and cook the soup till 20 minutes till the vegetables are soft.
- If required creamy texture then blend the soup to smooth puree,
- Add Salt, pepper, fresh parsley and enjoy!!
Benefits:
- Pumpkin is low in calories and rich in fibre, that help improving digestion and promotes satiety. Its high in vitamin A, that supports vision and immune health.
- Carrot helps in detoxification
- Zucchini is low in carbs and calories, but high in fibre that helps maintaining weight.
- Celery is hydrating and less in calorie, and a good source of antioxidants
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 4g
- Carbs: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Fat: 6g
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| Zucchini and Basil Soup |
Ingredients:
- 3 medium zucchinis (chopped)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method:
- Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté onion and garlic till light brown
- Add Chopped zucchini and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add Vegetable broth and cook for 10 minutes until zucchini turns out soft
- Blend for a creamy texture
- Add fresh basil and season with salt and pepper
Benefits:
- Zucchini is very low in calories and carbs, that makes this soup ideal for low calorie diet.
- High source of fibre content.
- Basil acts as antioxidants and also adds in flavour.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 100
- Protein: 2g
- Carbs: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Fat: 3g
These soups are not only perfect fit for low calorie diet
but provides essential vitamins and minerals. These are rich source of fiber
which improves digestion and keep you full for long. Including these recipes in
your daily routine will help you lose weight faster.
For more such food ideas do check out my Slim Down Deliciously: Foods That Fight Belly Fat!!