Losing 10 pounds in just a week seem like science fiction, but it’s fairly possible if you ask us. Below you can see a list of 7 amazing soup recipes that will not only help you with your weight loss journey – they will also boost your overall health.
Each of the soup is full of key vitamins and minerals our body needs on a daily basis. Eat them every day to lose weight without starving and fill your body with the nutrients it needs.
Weight loss is a big issue nowadays. We’ve become obsessed about how we look, which is a good and a bad thing at the same time. It’s good because it keeps the obesity epidemic at bay and bad because some people are ready to do anything to lose weight. This includes eating unhealthy diets that can end up destroying their health. The good news is that these soups will not harm your health and will still help you lose weight.
Although some people prefer protein shakes and bars, soups are the better option. They’ll keep your calorie count low while filling your body with vitamins and minerals. They will instantly boost your energy levels and regulate your hormones as well, effectively improving your overall health.
The Best Soups for Weight Loss
1. Cabbage Soup
This hearty cabbage soup is filled with nutrients like nothing else. It’s packed with fiber and vitamin C as well as other vitamins that will keep your health in check. Fiber will reduce your appetite and make you eat less, which will result in weight loss.
Ingredients
- 1 cabbage (big)
- 1 green pepper
- 1 onion
- A can of tomatoes (diced)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce
- A few bouillon cubes
- 4 cups water
- 6 celery stalks
Preparation
Wash all the veggies nicely and chop them, then set them aside. Now, heat up the olive oil in a pan for a bit then sauté the onions in it. Next, add the diced onions and pepper frying everything together for 5 minutes. Add the hot sauce, tomatoes, bouillon cubes and the water next. Continue cooking until the soup boils and add the cabbage in the end. Cook for another 10 minutes, then serve this delicious soup and enjoy.
2. Chicken Soup
Everyone knows how to prepare chicken soup, but you probably didn’t know that it can help you lose weight. The low-calorie soup is delicious and nutritious, which is music to your ears if you’re trying to lose weight.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- A few zucchini rounds
- A cup of peas (frozen)
- 3 carrots (diced)
- 2-4 tablespoons chicken base
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 celery stalks (diced)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 6 garlic cloves
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 cups water
- Fresh thyme
- A few parsley sprigs
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Preparation
It’s best to use an instant pot for this soup since it’s going to fit all the ingredients. Boil everything in without the parsley and beans on low heat for an hour and a half. Pull the chicken apart later then add the peas in the soup and boil everything until they’re tender. If you’d like a heartier flavor, add more chicken base. Once ready, season with salt and pepper and serve a bowl with fresh thyme and parsley.
3. Carrot-Ginger Soup
Both carrots and ginger are highly nutritious but pretty low on calories. This means you’ll still lose weight without starving yourself to death. The soup will also control your sugar cravings, which is another plus when you’re trying to lose weight.
Ingredients
- A few carrots
- 1 inchpiece of ginger
- Coconut oil
- Chicken broth (or water)
- Thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
It’s simple – cut the carrots first, then cook them in the coconut oil in a stock pan. Add the water next (until it covers the carrots), then bring the mix to a boil. Pour it in a blender along with the other ingredients, blend for a few minutes until everything is smooth, then serve with fresh thyme for decoration.
4. Spinach-Hemp Soup
Both spinach and hemp are full of key nutrients that can give your health a boost and reduce cravings. Spinach will provide your body with calcium, while hemp is a great natural source of protein that will fill you up. Add to that the sweet potatoes and the high fiber content and you’ve got yourself a real weight-loss juggernaut.
Ingredients
- 1 cup roasted sweet potato
- 8 oz. spinach
- ¼ cup hemp hearts
- 2 onions
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
Preparation
Just mix everything in a blender until its smooth and voila! Your weight-loss spinach-hemp soup is prepared.
5. Coconut Milk-Curry Soup
This unusual soup is sweet and spicy – just the way we like it. Coconut oil is one of the most powerful weight-loss ingredients, while the curry has thermogenic properties that will accelerate your metabolism. With a base of fish, you just know you’re in for a hearty meal. It’s a delightful bowl of soup you’ll surely enjoy.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fish stock
- 4 cups spinach-hemp soup
- A can of coconut milk (unsweetened)
- 1 tablespoon curry paste
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- Cooked salmon (shredded)
Preparation
Set the cilantro and shredded salmon aside and mix everything else in a pot. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for a while. Once everything’s tender, add the cilantro and salmon, cook for a few more minutes and enjoy.
6. Chili Soup
This miracle chili soup will detoxify your body and has almost no calories. It is rich in key vitamins and minerals, though. It will reduce cravings and help you lose weight while keeping you healthy and vital.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of ground turkey
- 2 cans crushed tomatoes
- 1 onion (diced)
- 4 zucchinis (diced)
- 2 bell peppers
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 can black beans
- 4 celery stalks
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
Pour the olive oil in a pot and add the onions and turkey. Fry everything together, then start adding the other ingredients. Simmer the soup until everything’s nice and tender, then serve the soup with some parsley and cilantro.
7. Cauliflower Soup
This great cauliflower soup is satisfying and creamy. It’s the perfect weight loss and detox remedy which will fill you up and keep your cravings under control. Try it yourself and you will be amazed by the results.
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized cauliflower (broken into florets)
- 1-2 onions
- ¼ cup chopped celery
- 1 bouillon cube
- 2 ½ cups water
- 1 carrot
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/8 teaspoon of pepper
- ¾ teaspoons salt
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
Preparation
Pour the chicken broth in a pot, then add the celery, cauliflower, onions, and carrots. Let the mixture boil before reducing the heat and letting it simmer. Melt the butter in another pot, then add the flour, pepper, and salt. Start adding the milk slowly until it starts boiling. Cook the mixture until it thickens, then add the cheese and stir on low heat while it melts. Mix both in the end, then puree it whole in a blender. Serve the soup and enjoy.
