To sit and snuggle with a warm bowl of soup, and hear the sound of rains against our window-panes is one of our most favourite ‘monsoon memories’. Soups are warm, soothing, healing and if made right, they could also promote weight loss! Yes, you heard us! The trend of ‘souping’ has become a sensation in the world of weight loss and fitness. Souping gives you enough room to experiment; you can put healthy meat, veggies, and grains of many kinds. Unlike juicing, it does not cost you healthy fibres that are so essential for weight loss. Since the water content in soup is so high, they help fill you up, without toppling your calorie count. Here are some high-protein soups you may include in your weight loss diet. Protein helps induce satiety; if you feel full, you would naturally binge less. Protein also helps regulate the hunger hormone ghrelin, which further helps prevent cravings. Protein also helps build muscles and promote muscle recovery after a gruelling workout. When the temperatures outside reach freezing levels, nothing will warm you up like a bowl of soup. Unlike hot caffeinated beverages that leave you dehydrated, soup nourishes you from within and helps increase core body temperature. A bowl of your favorite soup will warm you from inside out on a cold, chilly night, keeping you toasty warm.Unless you go for a soup laden with heavy cream, most recipes include fibrous vegetables, beans, lentils and meats that all ensure a healthy digestion. Eating a fiber-rich diet aids in smooth digestion and also increases insulin sensitivity.The slow cooking method used for soup ensures that it retains the vitamins and minerals of cooked vegetables since you also consume the broth. Whether you are making a soup with lentils, beans or meat coupled with vegetables, you get a full array of nutrients in that delicious broth. Also, some nutrients like beta carotene from carrots and lycopene from tomatoes are better absorbed by the body when food is cooked rather than when eaten raw.While there are plentiful recipes to try from a creamy smooth soup to a clear soup and even chunky chicken soup, we love the idea of a chicken soup that is soothing and nourishing for the gut. Add root vegetables that are easy to digest and promote a healthy inner ecosystem. Bump up the flavors with ginger and garlic that are anti-inflammatory and support immune function – perfect if you’re fighting a cold or flu.
High-Protein Soups For Weight Loss:
1. 2 Bean and Chicken Soup
Clear soups are any day a better bet than their creamy versions, if you are looking to lose some kilos. This delish recipe is brimming with a healthy blend of beans, tomatoes and juicy chicken chunks.
2. Lamb and Chargrilled Bell Pepper Soup
Packed with the goodness of lamb bones, spices and chargrilled bell pepper, this wholesome soup is ideal for days when you want to skip your dinner and go for something light yet filling.
3. Chicken Sweet Corn Soup
You saw this coming, didn’t you? You would find this hearty soup in every Indo-Chinese restaurant you visit, now make this iconic recipe at home. Chicken, being a lean protein, is an ideal addition to your weight loss diet. Corn is also rich in fibre, which further helps assist your diet.
4. Moong Dal Shorba
India’s favourite moong dal is a treasure trove of protein and many healthy vitamins. Shorba is a Mughlai soup that is usually taken before the meals. This soothing shorba is packed with the goodness of moong dal, onions, garlic, turmeric, green chillies and coriander.
