Posted on Wednesday, December 18, 2024

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by AMAC, D.J. Wilson

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Enjoying a delicious bowl of vegetable soup is a magical experience. Chock full of rich flavor and healthy ingredients, it’s a must-make meal for any time of the year. Vegetable soup is especially pleasing during chilly winter months. Learn why hearty vegetable soup is good for you. Be sure to click the link below to jump to our recipe for easy homemade vegetable soup.

A fragrant pot of vegetable soup on the stove is heartwarming. For many, the soup is evocative of childhood memories. Frequently, it was a way in which mothers got picky eaters to enjoy vegetables without complaints. It was also a creative way to use up leftover vegetables, for in the past not much went to waste. There are many great reasons why folks should eat more vegetables!

Consuming vegetables as part of a regular healthy diet is part of good living. Here’s why vegetable soup is beneficial for health:

• Vegetable soup is packed with a variety of essential vitamins and minerals, plus fiber. Per Healthline, fiber helps the body move food through the digestive tract, reduces serum cholesterol, and contributes to disease protection.
• Vegetable soup is low in calories, making it an ideal addition to the diet for those who are managing their weight.
• Vegetables are packed with antioxidants (compounds that help defend cells from free radicals) and phytochemicals (compounds believed to prevent chronic disease and strengthen the immune system).
• Vegetable soup is low in salt when made with low or no-salt broths or water. When made that way, it’s ideal for people watching their salt intake.
• Vegetable soup promotes healthy skin by providing a balance of nutrients that go to work to make skin glow! The mineral Zinc even helps skin heal after an injury.
• Vegetable soups that contain potassium help support healthy blood pressure. Per Harvard Health, potassium relaxes the walls of the blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure and protecting against muscle cramping.

Not all vegetable soups are the same

Vegetable soup was first written about in ancient times; therefore, variations of recipes have been around for ages. Today, most store-offered canned soups are mass produced. Unfortunately, not all are alike in quality and nutrition. In fact, some are downright “unhealthy.” While most pre-made soups taste fine, some contain things like undesirable ingredients, high quantities of sodium, and unhealthy fats. When it comes to content, consumers are wise to do their homework. A great option is to make homemade vegetable soups where ingredients like salt are controlled, produce is fresh and hand selected, and nutritional values are supreme.

One-pot vegetable soup recipe

Looking to take the chill off the winter? Interested in eating healthy now and in the new year? If so, click here to jump to our Easy Homemade Vegetable Soup recipe. It’s delicious & nutritious & the whole family is bound to enjoy it!

Disclosure: This article is purely informational and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Talk to your doctor, dietician, or nutritionist to understand what foods are right for you.