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8 Tasty Anti-Inflammatory Soup Recipes You Should Make This Month To Lose Weight

March 26, 2018 by Jessica Harrington
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Everyone knows that a healthy diet is the most important part of losing weight. Once you’ve developed a good diet and healthy eating habits, you’re on your way to crushing your weight loss goals. Eating anti-inflammatory foods, like lots of vegetables, regularly can help you slim down and lose belly fat.

Cooking healthy meals on a daily basis may seem like a huge production but it doesn’t have to be. Meal prepping tasty foods ahead of time saves you a lot of time and trouble in the long run. You won’t be tempted to order takeout when you already have yummy anti-inflammatory meals waiting in your refrigerator.

Tasty slow cooker soups are a great and quick lunch or dinner option. All you have to do is prep the ingredients ahead of time and throw them into a crockpot. This “Anti-Inflammatory Diet in 21: 100 Recipes” cookbook has plenty of recipes for inflammation if you’re looking to dive into more meal ideas.

To help save you time, we found the yummiest anti-inflammatory soup recipes to help you fight inflammation for a flatter stomach. These recipes are packed with healthy vegetables and anti-inflammatory ingredients, like turmeric. Make them this month to help you lose weight. They’re so delicious, you’ll forget you’re on a diet.

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1. Lebanese Lentil Soup

Ingredients: olive oil, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, brown lentils, chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, pepper, spinach.

Nutritional info: 287 calories

Source: The Lemon Bowl

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2. Chicken Detox Soup

Ingredients:  boneless skinless chicken breast, chicken broth, onion, broccoli, carrots, celery, peas, parsley, garlic, ginger, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, red pepper, ground turmeric.

Nutritional info: 199 calories

Source: A Spicy Perspective

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3. Roasted Butternut Squash Apple Soup

Ingredients: olive oil, butternut squash, apples, onion, celery, chicken or vegetable stock, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon.

Nutritional info: 201 calories

Source: Family Food On The Table

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4. Broccoli, Ginger and Turmeric Soup

Ingredients: butter, leeks, ginger, broccoli, ground turmeric, salt, black pepper, sesame oil, vegetable stock.

Nutritional info: 126

Source: Sweet Peas And Saffron

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5. Southwest Chicken Detox Soup

Ingredients: boneless skinless chicken breasts, onion, garlic, olive oil, Old El Paso Chopped Green Chiles, “fire roasted” crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, ground cumin, crushed red pepper, turmeric, carrots, cabbage, broccoli, avocados.

Nutritional info: 187 calories

Source: A Spicy Perspective

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6. Slow Cooker Chicken Chili 

Ingredients: green bell pepper, onion, jalapeno pepper, boneless skinless chicken breasts, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, kosher salt, cayenne, fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, pinto or kidney beans, green chilies, chicken broth.

Nutritional info: 363 calories

Source: Family Food On The Table 

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7. Cream Of Broccoli Soup

Ingredients: olive oil, onion, celery, salt, garlic, onion, white pepper, celery seeds, broccoli, cauliflower, chicken broth, milk.

Nutritional info: 166 calories

Source: The Healthy Foodie

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8. Black Bean Soup

Ingredients: canola oil, onion, chili powder, ground cumin, black beans, salsa, salt, lime juice, sour cream, fresh cilantro.

Nutritional info: 206 calories

Source: Eating Well

For more, check out 8 healthy chicken crockpot recipes on SHEfinds.

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Fashion & Beauty Editorial Assistant

Jessica is a former editorial assistant of SheFinds. She covered fashion, beauty and more. Jessica’s work has also appeared in The Zoe Report, AhaLife, JoyfullyMe, and Her Campus Media.

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Costco bakery section filled with delicious baked goods.
Woman holding her head in distress or pain.
Woman experiencing joint pain while sitting down.
Celebrity event with fans capturing moments with phones.
Assorted drinks from Dunkin', Chick-fil-A, and Starbucks.
Woman adding sugar to a cup of aromatic coffee.
Wooden board with bagels, blueberries, and butter.
Comparing cooking spray and olive oil in a kitchen.
Brazilian dish featuring rice, beans, and chicken.
Person checking the time while enjoying breakfast.
Display of deli meats and sandwich products in a store.
Cooked salmon served with rice and greens on a plate.
Inside view of a Costco store with shoppers.
Woman taking magnesium supplements from a bottle.
Selection of s'mores brownies and baked goods from Aldi.
Grilled chicken breast with fries and fresh salad on a plate.
Frozen pizza displayed in a grocery store aisle.
Fried fish served with crispy fries on a plate.