According to nutritionist Garima Goyal, currently working in Mumbai (India), soup is an ideal dish to support belly fat loss because "its low calorie density but large volume makes you feel full faster and longer. In addition, vegetables, whole grains, beans... provide a very high amount of fiber and antioxidants, helping to control appetite and promote metabolism".
Here are 3 easy-to-cook, healthy, nutritious soup recipes that you can apply this week:
Spicy cabbage soup
Ingredients:
100g cabbage, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tomato, chopped
5ml olive oil (1 teaspoon)
1g cayenne pepper (1/2 teaspoons)
1 liter of vegetable stock
Salt and pepper are enough
Preheat the oil in a pot, stir-fry the garlic and onions until fragrant.
Add carrots, bell peppers, and cabbage to the island for 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes, vegetable stock, cayenne pepper, season with salt and pepper.
Simmer for 20 minutes, serve hot.
Ginger carrot soup
Ingredients:
200g carrots, sliced
1 onion, chopped
2cm fresh ginger, distilled
5ml olive oil
1 liter of vegetable stock
Salt and pepper are enough
How to do:
Saute the onions and ginger in the oil until fragrant.
Add the carrots, cook for 5 minutes.
Pour in the broth, season, simmer for 20 minutes.
Use a blender to puree the blender, eat while it is still warm.
Lentil and vegetable soup
Ingredients:
100g red or green lentils, soak and rinse
1 carrot, diced
1 celery branch, diced
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 zucchini, diced
50g spinach
2g cumin powder (1 teaspoon)
5ml olive oil
1 liter of vegetable stock
Salt and pepper are enough
How to do:
Saute the onions and garlic in oil until soft.
Add the carrots, celery, zucchini, stir well for 5 minutes.
Add lentils, cumin, broth, spices, boil.
Reduce the heat, cook for 30 minutes until the beans are tender.
Stir the spinach well before eating.
Note:
You should have soup for lunch or dinner instead of main meals.
Avoid adding ice cream or cheese.
Prioritize fresh vegetables, low-sodium stock, and natural herbs.
You can add olive oil or butter oil to add healthy fats.
