Healthy and Comforting Soups To Keep You Warm This Winter
There is certainly no shortage of ideas out there, via incredible sites like, ‘Pinterest’, so do remember to keep them in mind, as you search for additional ideas! We found some yummy-looking ones in our search efforts and while it was hard to choose only a few, we selected 2 soups to highlight, partly because they’re popular, classic soups, and also because they just look so darn good! In addition to the two, very different recipes, we’ve provided a link to some additional, delicious soups, both in the categories of
“Creamy and Comforting” (*the delicious but not-so-healthy soups) &
“Hearty and Healthy” (*for those of you being good and eating healthy!)
ENJOY!
CREAMY AND COMFORTING
*It’s winter… it’s time for hibernation… You need to eat warm and filling meals to help with that process! Ok, so we aren’t meant to hibernate… BUT there is some scientific evidence to back us up with the need to eat more these colder months!
-Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
It’s normal to want to cope with long, cold nights by filling up on food — numerous studies have shown that the brain actually produces feeling of happiness when you consume high-calorie, high-fat foods. Also, it gets darker, earlier so the tendency to overeat during the winter might come down to basic biology. Ira Ockene, MD, a cardiologist at the University of Massachusetts Medical School told NPR that winter eating could just be our primitive impulses urging us to stockpile for the cold months ahead.
-Traditions and holidays.
According to some scientists, winter weight gain is just a product of our environment, not biology. Between the holidays, Super Bowl Sunday, and Valentine’s Day, winter is packed with opportunities to overload on traditional, fatty foods. This coupled with a decrease in physical activity during cold winter months, and it’s only natural that most people gain a pound or two during winter and lose it come spring.
THE SOUP OF CHOICE: Chicken and Dumpling Soup
While we know it’s not good to eat rich, creamy, thick meals everyday, we also know that everything in moderation is key. This chicken and dumplings recipe is absolutely one of the ways your should splurge from time to time! It's amazing for many reasons:
-It’s easy to make!
*Toss everything into your slow cooker for a dinner that has a total of 10 minutes of prep and will leave you with just one pot to clean out at the end of the night.
-It’s a crowd-please!
*Even the pickiest eater will revel in these creamy and comforting flavors and textures. It’s chicken and biscuits… who doesn’t like that?! You can probably even get away with adding the veggies of your choice into the dish for some extra color, texture, and healthy stuff for the kiddos.
**Get the recipe!
http://www.d...lings-recipe/
((More 'Comfort Food' Soups)):
https://www....t-food-soups/
HEARTY AND HEALTHY
*While winter can be a time when people tend to over-indulge, it’s also January, when people attempt to turn the bad decisions around with some healthy resolutions, focusing on eating right and getting into shape. We completely understand the desire to utilize this clean, new start of the year for good! It’s nice to have a fresh, blank canvas ahead of you, ready for your goals to be set and reached, and using the momentum of ‘New Year’s’ as an encouraging starting point!
Stay on track with healthy recipes that TASTE amazing, savory, filling, and packed with great flavors and textures! No one wants to eat food that tastes like “diet food”, and that’s why so many people tend to fail with eating right and trying to lose weight. There are so many ways to keep the bad stuff out of your meals, without sacrificing any of the flavor.
The SOUP OF CHOICE: The Best EVER Turkey Chili
We’ve selected this amazing turkey chili, appropriately titled, ‘Seriously The Best Healthy Turkey Chili’. It has some incredible flavors, giving you the taste of a classic chili recipe with some healthy swaps. This is one of those great recipes that you can adjust to your likes, and add in some additional sources of flavor and nutrients. We suggest adding some diced sweet potato and chickpeas for an extra-hearty, stew-like meal that will keep you fuller, longer.
Make this amazing chili in a HUGE batch to serve for dinner, take for work lunches all week long, then freeze the rest! Freeze it in one or two large batches to use for large family meals, in later months OR freeze in smaller batches and simply re-heat for a smaller meal for 1-2 people in a flash!
**Get the recipe!
https://www....turkey-chili/
((More 'Healthy Soup' Recipes)):
http://www.c...soup-recipes/
When the weather is cool and you’re looking for an indoor activity, come see us at Pinot’s Palette in Tustin! We offer painting and wine classes for everyone, 21+ and it’s a really great way to spend time! Come hang out and catch up with friends and family in a creative (and heated) environment, where everyone is an artist! You’ll be amazed at how you can go from 'blank canvas to masterpiece’ in just 2-3 hours, with no prior experience, required! Sit back, relax, listen to some great playlists, and paint the night away, at Pinot’s Palette, where you’ll always Paint, Drink, and Have Fun!
Cheers!