Soup! It Does The Body Good.
Yes it’s true. Eating soup is good for your body and soul. I know some of you out there think you should only eat soup when you are sick. But here are 8 reasons why you can eat soup anytime and especially in the winter.
- They’re good for you: Most soups help you meet the daily quota for veggies. Soups are a great opportunity to cash in on the bounty of fall/winter crops: pumpkin, butternut squash, carrots and parsnips, *Bonus they will not wilt or get limp when you cook them.
- No Wasting: If you have produce that’s about to pass its prime, tossing them into a soup recipe can give them new life.
- Inexpensive and easy to prepare. Soups and stews don’t require a large amount of hands-on time. Use a slow cooker or an Instant Pot. Throw your ingredients in, walk away and let the cooker do the rest of the work. (adding chicken, sausage, etc is optional)
- Freezes well. Soup and stews are great as meal prep lunches or dinners. Cook it up over the weekend, freeze and enjoy later. *Bonus: you’ll have healthy, homemade soup readily available for those busy days or if you’re under the weather.
- Keeps you hydrated. During the winter, it’s not uncommon we drink less than we need. While you may not be hot and sweaty, you still lose fluid from your daily activities. Since soups are mostly liquid, they’re a great way to stay hydrated and full.
- Gives your immune system a boost. Soups can help you stay away from a cold and flu. They are loaded with disease-fighting nutrients especially if you load it up with fresh garlic, onions, celery and carrots. They all contain powerful immune-boosting chemicals.
- High in fiber, vitamin A, magnesium, iron and potassium. Say what! Yup, overall, you get more servings of vegetables. Notably, more dark greens, orange veggies and legumes.
- It’s hard to mess up: If you’re not pleased with your first attempt, just add more of something, and it’ll turn out fine.
Pictured above:
- Bone Broth
- Water
- Onion
- Garlic
- Carrots
- Red Beans
- Collard Greens
- Ramen Rice Noodles
Cooked in a Slow cooked for 6 hours. I added the 1st 6 ingredients. At Hour 5 I added the Collard Greens and the last 10 minutes I added the Ramen Rice Noodles.
Viola and Enjoy
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