Healthier Soups

Chili made to enjoy later.January is National Soup Month and what a great time to experiment with making those soups and stews more healthy for you and your family.

Here are some great tips for healthy soups:

  • Use lean meats with lots of vegetables and beans.
  • Choose tomato-based or broth-based soups like minestrone or vegetable, instead of cream-based soups.
  • Use ingredients like cheese, sour cream, or bacon sparingly as a topping or garnish or choose healthier substitutes like reduced-fat cheeses, low-fat sour cream, non-fat plain yogurt, or lean meats.
  • Substitute a whole-grain product for a refined product – such as using whole wheat pasta, barley, brown rice, or quinoa.
  • Use low-sodium broth, stock, or soup base for the foundation to keep sodium levels lower.
  • Experiment with flavorful herbs and spices in place of salt, such as garlic, curry, cumin, dill, basil, ginger, onion, etc.

Happy Cooking and stay warm this month!  If you need healthy soup recipes to try, give us a call at AnswerLine. We are always willing and able to help!

contributed by Jill Jensen, former AnswerLine Specialist

Beth Marrs

I graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Adult Home Economics Education. I love to cook and entertain and spend time with my family.

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