Soup Season! Nutritious Comfort in the Colder Months

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A bowl of soup can offer more than just comfort and warmth in the cold weather. It can also be a nutritious way to support your health! Below are a few benefits to having a warm bowl of soup this fall and winter season!

Increase Veggie Intake:

Soups are a simple way of adding more veggies to your diet. You can add vegetables such as carrots, celery, spinach, kale, tomatoes, and squash. This is a great way to make use of seasonal produce from local farmers' markets. These veggies also contains vitamins that can help support your immune system to fight off sickness. 

Fiber for Digestive Health:

Adding ingredients like beans, lentils, or whole grains to your soups can enhance the fiber content. Fiber helps to make the soup more filling and supports your digestive health. 

Builds a Balanced Meal:

One soup can be a well-rounded meal if you add protein along with carbs and some healthy fats. Adding rotisserie chicken is a simple way to increase the protein content in your soup. Potatoes or noodles can be a good source of carbs and you can add some olive oil for a healthy fat. 

Budget-Friendly Options:

Seasonal and local produce is often cheaper! You can also get frozen or canned vegetables and dried beans for affordable options. If you have the space, you can make large batches of soup for meal prepping. You can refrigerate or freeze individual portions for later!

Making soup is a delicious and convenient way to add more veggies to your meals. A few simple ingredients can create a warm, filling, and balanced meal that is perfect for the colder months!

Below is a simple and yummy soup recipe to try this season!

Wild Rice and Orzo Chicken Soup

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References:

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/soup-consumption-is-associated-with-a-lower-dietary-energy-density-and-a-better-diet-quality-in-us-adults/878E630DD29562D3CE48CEAC0C34FC03  

https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/soup-up-your-diet
 

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