What soup for a diet?

mardatha

Can anybody tell me which (home made) soups are good for diets and which have hidden carbs?

Mojisola

How can home-made soups have hidden carbs? You know what ingredients you're using so can choose low-carb ones.

mardatha

I don't really know much about carbs Mojisola. I make carrot & lentil soup, add some barley and odd veg, and I havent a clue how it is for carbs etc. I planned on sticking to soup every day but thought best to check first in case it isn't helping.

Mojisola

There are lists on the web like these ones - https://www.weightlossforall.com/carbohydrates-vegetables.htm
https://www.naturalchoicesforyou.com/page/222881

Basically, the starchier or sweeter a veg is, the higher the carb content.

Tiglath

You could always try the infamous cabbage soup - no-one will come near you to offer you chocolate!

Mojisola

I haven't tried any of these - https://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/soup_recipes.html - but the recipes may give you some ideas.

mardatha

Thanks very much pet

Mojisola

Do you visit https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/1567335

People often share their favourite recipes.

mardatha

Will add that thread ty. I tend to stay in the OS forums - the rest of the forum is too big and scary

fionajbanana

All you need for a very healthy and low fat soup is:
. Veg
. Veg stock
. Herbs or spices - fresh or dried

Cook the veg in a saucepan in the stock and simmer for 10 mins. Add the herbs and spices then blend.

A very good way of using vegetables that are on the turn - bendy carrots, yellow broc, wrinkly peppers etc.

I have friends that are on Weight Watchers and go on about these zero pointed soups, Basically any veg apart from peas, sweetcorn (can use babycorn), potato and parsnip.

mardatha

I can do that! thank you