Source: Annapustynnikova, AdobeStockThe variety of healthy soups is much greater than it seems at first glance. These are not only simple vegetable soups but also original pureed soups, chicken, fish, and mushroom recipes. We've gathered the most interesting ones in this collection. Healthy and nutritious eating shouldn't be boring or monotonous!
1. Tomato and Celery Soup for Weight Loss
Source: prohz.ruA light, aromatic, and very vibrant soup that immediately catches the eye.
You will need: 1 celery root, 1.5 liters of water or broth, 5 tomatoes, 1 carrot, 1 onion, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Dice the celery root and sauté it in a pan until soft. Finely chop the onion and grate the carrot. Peel the tomatoes and pass them through a sieve. Boil the water or broth, add all the vegetables, and bring the soup to a boil. Add spices and chopped herbs, and simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Healthy Onion Soup
Source: dzen.ruAn original French recipe that you'll want to make again and again.
You will need: 6 onions, 3 tomatoes, 2 bell peppers, 1 bunch of celery, 1 head of cabbage.
Preparation: Peel the tomatoes and finely chop all the vegetables. Cover them with water or broth, add spices to taste, bring the soup to a boil, and cook for 10 minutes over high heat. Then reduce the temperature and simmer the soup until the vegetables are soft.
3. Pumpkin Puree Soup
Source: ria.ruA lean soup without cream or cheese – a very successful healthy recipe.
You will need: 500 g pumpkin, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 potato, 50 g pumpkin seeds, spices.
Preparation: Dice the pumpkin and potato, cover with a glass of water, and cook for 10 minutes. Finely chop and fry the onion with the carrot. Combine everything, blend with an immersion blender, and thin the soup with water as needed. Bring it to a boil again, remove from heat, and sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds.
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4. Healthy Soup with Couscous and Fish Meatballs
Source: gruzarf.ruDespite the presence of potatoes in the recipe, this soup is quite low in calories.
You will need: 2 liters of water, 600 g fish mince, 2 potatoes, 2 carrots, 2 onions, 4 tbsp couscous, 1 bunch of green onions, spices.
Preparation: Boil water and add finely chopped potatoes, carrots, onions, and couscous. Cook for a couple of minutes, and in the meantime, form small meatballs from the fish mince with spices. Add them to the pot and cook everything together for about 15 minutes. Add spices and chopped green onions 5 minutes before the end of cooking.
5. Healthy Soup with Bulgur and Green Peas
Source: beregovo.infoYou can use either frozen or canned peas.
You will need: 100 g chicken fillet, 30 g bulgur, 180 g green peas, 2 onions, 1 carrot, 50 g bell pepper, 2 green onion stalks, 3 sprigs of dill, spices, 1 bay leaf.
Preparation: Cover the chicken with water, cook until done, remove the fillet, and add bulgur to the broth. Cook until the bulgur is done. Finely chop the onion, pepper, and carrot, and lightly fry them in a dry pan.
Add the fried vegetables, sliced chicken fillet, bay leaf, and spices to the bulgur. Cook everything together for 3 minutes, then add the peas, and after another 2 minutes, add chopped green onions and dill. Remove the soup from the heat after one minute.
6. Broccoli and Apple Soup
Source: siestafood.ruIf you're not afraid to try new flavors and combinations – this healthy soup recipe is for you!
You will need: 300 g broccoli, 2 apples, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 liter of water, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Finely dice the onion, carrot, and peeled apples, and sauté everything in a pan for a couple of minutes. Add small broccoli florets and fry for another 5 minutes, stirring. Pour hot water over everything, bring to a boil, and simmer the soup for 10 minutes. At the end, season, add herbs and crushed garlic, and let it steep for a bit.
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7. Diet Cauliflower Soup
Source: dobruchut.aktuality.skBefore serving, we recommend drizzling it with lemon juice and sprinkling with chili flakes.
You will need: 7 celery stalks, 2 carrots, 1 cauliflower, 1/2 white cabbage, 3 tomatoes, 1 bell pepper, 4 green onion stalks, 30 g parsley, 1 tsp cumin, spices.
Preparation: Break the cauliflower into florets, peel and chop the tomatoes, and finely chop the rest of the vegetables. Put everything into a pot, pour in 2.5-3 liters of water, and bring the soup to a boil. Simmer for 20-30 minutes over low heat, and add spices 5 minutes before the end.
8. Healthy Chicken and Soba Soup
Source: yandex.ruDespite the noodles in this soup, it is quite diet-friendly.
You will need: 150 g chicken fillet, 50 g soba noodles, 1 carrot, 30 g ginger, 3 cloves of garlic, spices.
Preparation: Cut the chicken into pieces, cover with water, and cook until done. Cut the carrot into julienne strips, lightly fry, and add chopped garlic and grated ginger. Fry for another 5 minutes. Add the noodles to the cooked fillet, and after 5 minutes – the fried vegetables. Season the soup and remove from heat after one minute.
9. Zucchini Soup for Weight Loss
Source: attuale.ruNo potatoes, grains, or other carbohydrates!
You will need: 300 g chicken fillet, 2 liters of water, 1 leek, 1 carrot, 1 tomato, 1 zucchini, 1 handful of spinach, 1 celery stalk, 1 tsp khmeli-suneli, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Cover the chicken with water, bring to a boil, cook until done, and remove the fillet from the broth. Dice it. Cut all vegetables into roughly equal pieces.
Add the carrot to the broth, and after 10 minutes – the leek and zucchini. After another 5 minutes, add the remaining vegetables, return the chicken, and add chopped spinach or other herbs. Season the soup and simmer for another 6-7 minutes over low heat.
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10. Healthy Shchi (Cabbage Soup) with Fresh Cabbage
Source: recept-borscha.ruThis recipe contains no fat, and all vegetables and grains are well-cooked – a very diet-friendly dish.
You will need: 300 g cabbage, 400 g potatoes, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1/2 cup millet, 1 bunch of herbs, 3 liters of water, spices.
Preparation: Soak the millet in water for a couple of hours, then rinse. Dice the onion, julienne the carrot, dice the potatoes, and simply shred the cabbage. Boil water, add the millet, and bring the soup to a boil again. Add all other ingredients and cook the shchi for half an hour, covered, over low heat. Add spices and chopped herbs 5 minutes before the end.
11. Buckwheat Soup with Chicken and Mushrooms
Source: autogear.ruA maximally lightened version of homemade buckwheat soup.
You will need: 200 g chicken fillet, 150 g mushrooms, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, 80 g buckwheat, spices.
Preparation: Cover the chicken with water and cook until done. Dice the mushrooms, onion, and carrot. Add everything to the broth along with the rinsed buckwheat. Slice the chicken fillet and return it to the pot. Season the soup and cook over low heat until the buckwheat is done.
12. Healthy Shrimp Soup with Coconut Milk
Source: recept-borscha.ruFor fans of Asian cuisine – an excellent healthy recipe.
You will need: 4 shallots, 3 cups coconut milk, 1 cup broth, 400 g shrimp, half a bunch of cilantro, 1 chili pepper.
Preparation: Finely chop the shallots and fry them for literally a minute in minimal oil. Pour in the broth and coconut milk and simmer for 5 minutes over minimal heat, without bringing to a boil. Separately boil and peel the shrimp, and add them to the soup. Heat for another minute. Add chili rings and chopped cilantro, and remove the soup from the heat.
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13. Tomato Soup with Green Beans and Celery Root
Source: tveda.ruThe advantage of this recipe is also that it is extremely easy to prepare.
You will need: 200 g celery root, 200 g cabbage, 400 g green beans, 2 carrots, 1 bell pepper, 2 onions, 4 tomatoes, 1.5 liters tomato juice, 1 bunch of herbs.
Preparation: Finely chop all vegetables and cover them with tomato juice. Add water to your liking, bring the soup to a boil, and cook for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat and simmer the soup for another 10 minutes, covered, and at the end, add chopped herbs.
14. Healthy Fish Soup with Vegetables
Source: gruzarf.ruUse pike fillet or another fish with a pronounced flavor.
You will need: 300 g fish fillet, 1 liter of water, 100 g bell pepper, 1 carrot, 1 zucchini, 1 purple onion, 20 g dill, 150 g frozen green peas, spices.
Preparation: Dice the onion and carrot, cover with water, and cook until done. Add chopped pepper, green peas, and coarsely chopped fish. Cook for another 10 minutes over low heat. Season the soup to taste, add chopped dill, and remove the soup from the heat.
15. Chicken Soup with Pumpkin and Corn
Source: ladyandtheblog.comA vibrant healthy soup with a very rich and spicy flavor.
You will need: 300 g chicken fillet, 200 g bell pepper, 400 g pumpkin, 200 g corn, 1 onion, 1 tsp each of paprika, cumin, and ground red pepper, 1 pinch of rosemary, spices.
Preparation: Roast the pepper in the oven until soft, peel, and chop. Cut the chicken into pieces, cover with water, and cook until done. Add diced pumpkin, chopped onion, pepper, corn, and all spices. Simmer the soup over low heat until the pumpkin is cooked.