Better for your health!

Soups offer numerous health benefits, providing a rich source of essential nutrients in a hydrating form. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, soups support immune function, aid digestion, and promote satiety. Their warm, comforting nature can soothe the throat and alleviate congestion, making them a wholesome and nourishing choice for overall well-being.

Lentil Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 1 carrot (grated)
• 1 potato (grated)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 8 cups water

1. Rinse and drain the lentils.
2. Melt butter in a pot, add the onion and sauté until golden brown.
3. Add grated carrot and potato, cook for 5 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.
4. Add tomato paste, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt. Stir well.
5. Add lentils, pour in the water, and bring to a boil.
6. Once boiling, simmer over low heat for about 25-30 minutes until the lentils are well-cooked.
7. Blend the soup after it's cooked and serve. You can melt and add butter on top if desired. Enjoy your meal!

Calories: 62 per serving

Prep Time: 26 minutes

Chicken Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 chicken breast (boiled, shredded)
• 1 cup boiled rice
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 2 carrots (grated)
• 1 potato (grated)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 8 cups chicken broth (obtained from boiling the chicken)
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• Half a bunch of fresh parsley (chopped)

1. Melt butter in a pot, add the onion and sauté until golden brown.
2. Add grated carrot and potato, cook for 5 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.
3. Add flour and continue to sauté.
4. Add chicken broth and milk, stir.
5. Add shredded chicken breast and boiled rice, add salt and black pepper and stir.
6. After the soup starts to boil, simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes.
7. Before serving, add chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot. Enjoy your meal!

Calories: 76 per serving

Prep Time: 36 minutes

French Onion Soup

Ingredients:

• 4 medium-sized onions (yellow or white, thinly sliced)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup white wine
• 1.5 liters chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 slices stale bread
• 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese

1. Melt butter in a pot, add onions and sauté until soft.
2. Add flour and stir, then add white wine and stir. Add chicken or vegetable broth.
3. Add salt and pepper, bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 20-25 minutes.
4. Place sliced bread on a baking sheet, sprinkle grated Gruyere cheese on top.
5. Distribute the soup into bowls, place the bread and cheese plates on top.
6. Cover the soups with foil and grill until the cheese melts, about 3 minutes.
7. Serve hot. Enjoy your meal!

Calories: 150 per serving

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Italian Minestrone Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 2 carrots (chopped)
• 2 zucchinis (chopped)
• 1 cup cooked red lentils
• 1 cup chopped green beans
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped spinach
• 1 cup chopped beetroot
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Half a cup thinly sliced fresh basil

1. Heat olive oil in a pot, add onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
2. Add carrots, zucchinis, lentils, green beans, celery, spinach, beetroot, tomatoes, and stir.
3. Add vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 20-25 minutes.
4. Add salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
5. Add sliced basil and stir, then serve hot. Enjoy your meal!

Calories: 120 per serving

Prep Time: 15 minutes