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For some, cooking is a relaxing hobby that can create delicious dishes and provide an opportunity to mix up your eating habits for a more well-rounded diet. However, not everyone sees cooking in the same light, and many people are averse to making new recipes for fear of a major time committment or an expensive trip to the grocery store. While these are both valid concerns, healthy cooking doesn’t necessarily have to be pricey or a major investment of time, and with the right recipe you can throw together a delicious and unique meal in no time.
Crockpots are a great addition to your kitchen appliance collection if you want to create complex meals with minimal effort, as all you have to do is combine your ingredients and let the crockpot do the rest. This spring, as you work to improve your diet and eat more nutritionally dense foods, this five-ingredient soup recipe will help you to reach your goals in no time. Packed with a variety of macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals, this delicious soup is the perfect staple for your springtime meal plan so you can learn to enjoy cooking without wasting hours in the kitchen.
Thai Curry Butternut Squash Soup
Spicy foods have been known to improve your metabolism and naturally promote weight loss, so this delicious curry is not only packed with flavor, but can also make it easier to reach your health goals without spending too much time cooking. A plant-based meal, this creamy soup is packed with nutrients from the butternut squash and gathers its creamy and decadent flavoring from coconut milk rather than dairy, making it gentle on the stomach.
If you’re looking for a filling dinner to reduce overating while nourishing your body for weight loss, this dish is the cheap yet flavorful meal you need to lose weight with ease. Throw in a can of chickpeas for some added texture and protein and you have yourself the perfect dinner to make over and over again this spring.
Ingredients: Butternut squash, yellow onion, low-sodium vegetable broth, full-fat coconut milk, Thai red curry paste


