Posted by Jennifer (the student) on December 3, 2012

 

Homemade soup makes a quick, easy, nutritious and a hot filling meal. With a little creativity the possibilities of soup varieties are endless. Making soup can be a good way to use up leftovers or cleaning our your pantry. Best of all, soup is an excellent way to work more vegetable into your diet.

1. Broth-based soups are low in fat and calories helping with weight control.
2. Soups create a feeling of fullness helping with appetite control.
3. Soups that are full of vegetables offer an immune system boost.
4. Soups warming energy is comforting.
5. A large pot of soup is very cost-effective. One pot provide several meals and you only need to clean the kitchen once.

So get creative and cook up some soup.

 Here are a few ideas: 

The best minestrone soup I have ever had!  Recipe here.

 White Bean & Mushroom Soup Recipe Here

Do you have a favorite soup recipe?

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