3 of the healthiest winter soup recipes that will definitely warm you up

Winter is the perfect time for rich, flavorful, and truly healthy soups. When the temperature drops, the body needs more energy, vitamins, and warmth. A good soup not only warms you up, but also helps support your immune system, improves digestion, and keeps you full for a long time. We at joy-pup will look at three soup recipes that will become your indispensable helpers during the cold season.

Chicken and vegetable soup with ginger

Ingredients:

• Chicken breast – 300 g
• Carrots – 1 pc.
• Potatoes – 2 pcs.
• Onion – 1 pc.
• Ginger root – 2-3 cm
• Garlic – 2 cloves
• Bay leaf, salt, and pepper – to taste
• Herbs – optional

Directions:

• Boil the chicken until done, remove and dice.
• Add chopped vegetables and grated ginger to the broth.
• Simmer for 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
• Return the chicken to the soup, add the garlic and spices, and simmer for another 3 minutes.
• Serve hot with herbs.

Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients:

• Pumpkin – 500 g
• Carrot – 1
• Onion – 1
• Creamy cream or coconut milk – 150 ml
• Olive oil – 1 tbsp
• Nutmeg, salt, and pepper

Directions:

• Fry the onion and carrot in butter until soft.
• Add the chopped pumpkin and simmer gently.
• Add water or broth and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Blend until creamy.
• Add cream and spices, and heat for 2-3 minutes.

Lentil and Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

• Red lentils – 200 g
• Carrots – 1
• Potatoes – 2
• Onions – 1
• Tomatoes – 2 or 100 g tomato puree
• Paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper

Directions:

• Rinse the lentils.
• Chop the vegetables and lightly fry the onions and carrots.
• Add the potatoes, lentils, tomatoes, and spices.
• Add water and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
• Serve with herbs or a spoonful of yogurt.

To be continued…