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5 Quarantine Soup Recipes You Should Try This Week For Instant Weight Loss

May 9, 2020 by D.Wolfe

 
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Soups are comfort food and so easy to make. When you are stuck at home and want to drop weight, soups can be a lifesaver. Check out these five flavorful soups you can make during quarantine that taste just as good as take out.

Winter Detox Moroccan Sweet Potato Lentil Soup

This soul-warming Moroccan sweet potato lentil soup recipe is made in the slow cooker for extra convenience. Even though this is a vegetarian/vegan-friendly meal, it’s packed with vegetable-based protein that will satisfy any meat craving.  Featuring a plethora of veggies such as sweet potatoes, carrots, celery, and spinach, this feel-good soup will keep you full without packing on the pounds.


You’ll need:


Sweet potatoes

Carrots

Onions

Celery

Red bell pepper

Garlic

Green or brown lentils

Coriander 

Cumin powder

Curry powder

Smoked paprika

Ground cinnamon

Turmeric

Ground nutmeg

Low sodium broth

Baby spinach

Lemon juice 

Turmeric Tomato Detox Soup

A periodic detox does the body good. Skip the juicing and detox with a delicious, warming soup. The two stars of this dish are tomato and turmeric. Both are known to have antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. Skip the over-the-counter supplements and eat your vitamins instead. This soup will get your body just right before swim-suit season.


You’ll need:

Cherry tomatoes

Diced tomatoes 

Low-sodium vegetable stock

Onion

Garlic 

Turmeric powder

Coconut oil

Sea salt

Dried basil

Apple cider vinegar

Black pepper

Mixed seeds and nuts, to garnish

Chicken Detox Soup

If you prefer to detox with a little bit of meat, this detox chicken soup is a perfect choice. Made with lean boneless, skinless chicken breasts, and tons of vegetables, this soup will be your go-to chicken soup when you are feeling under the weather, or when your body needs a reset.


You’ll need:


Boneless skinless chicken breast

Chicken broth

Onion

Broccoli florets

Carrots

Celery

Frozen peas

Parsley

Fresh ginger

Garlic cloves 

Olive oil

Apple cider vinegar

Crushed red pepper

Ground turmeric

salt and pepper

Fat-busting Vegetarian Collard Greens Soup

This diet-friendly soup clocks in at just 97 calories per cup. Just because it's low in calories, doesn't mean it lacks flavor! The only thing that most people know about collard greens is that they are favorite in southern cuisine and typically braised with a fatty ham hock. However, collards, like kale, are a super healthy vegetable that’s an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C, and calcium, a rich source of vitamin K, and a good source of iron, vitamin B-6, and magnesium. It’s filling, healthy, and delicious. 


You’ll need:


Olive oil

Smoked paprika

Chili powder

Cumin

Red pepper flakes

Onion,

Carrots

Celery

Diced tomatoes

Tomato paste

Tamari or soy sauce

Lemon juice

Salt-free herb seasoning 

Sugar/sweetener

Roasted garlic granules or garlic powder

Salt

Black pepper

Dried lentils

Collard greens

Quinoa

Detox Southwest Chicken Soup

This soup will help kick-start your diet! This soup is a lean, healthy chicken and vegetable soup chock-full of detoxifying ingredients to help flush toxins from your body and boost your metabolism. This recipe makes a lot and is meant to be eaten several days in a row to get your system back in check. 


You’ll need:


Boneless skinless chicken breasts

Onion

Garlic, minced

Olive oil

Chopped green chiles 

Fire roasted crushed tomatoes

Chicken stock

Ground cumin

Crushed red pepper

Turmeric

Carrots

Cabbage

Broccoli florets

Avocados

Salt and pepper

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