2 Healthy Soup Recipes for Weight Loss

2 Healthy Soup Recipes for Weight Loss - I have a treat for you today. I have not one but two healthy soup recipes for weight loss that are not only nutritious and delicious but they also show you that you don't need to stick with boring bland tasteless foods when you're looking for healthy weight loss recipes (soup or otherwise). Enjoy. 

The first healthy soup recipe for weight loss is my Thai inspired Scallop soup and it serves 3 people. It's Thai inspired because of the blend of flavours used: some ingredients include: coconut oil and milk, ginger, garlic, fish stock and fresh lime. Here's the first healthy soup recipe for weight loss. 

Thai-Inspired Scallop Soup 

Serves 3 

Ingredients 

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• 1 tsp coconut oil 
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger 
• 2 garlic cloves, minced 
• 500g scallops 
• 400ml coconut milk 
• 1 litre chicken or fish stock 
• 1 red pepper, cut into thin strips 
• 2 spring onions, thinly sliced 
• handful finely chopped basil 
• juice of 1 freshly squeeze lime 

Method 

1. Heat oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic and sauté briefly. 

2. Lightly salt scallops then add them to the pan. Saute 2-3 minutes then add coconut milk, chicken stock, bell pepper and spring onions. 

3. Bring the soup to a gently boil then remove from heat and stir in lime juice and basil. 

4. Add salt or hot sauce to taste. 

The second healthy soup recipe for weight loss is just as good and is one I just love. It's a Turkey noodle broth and the recipe is for one person. 

Turkey Noodle Broth 

Serves 1 

Ingredients 

• 100g turkey mince 
• 2.5cm piece fresh root ginger peeled and very finely chopped 
• freshly milled black pepper 
• 750mls hot chicken stock 
• 50g leeks, finely sliced 
• 50g frozen peas 
• 2 tbsp soy sauce 
• 50g mushrooms, finely sliced 
• 100g rice noodles, cooked 
• 1 small bunch watercress, finely chopped 
• dash lemon juice 

Method 

1. Mix the turkey mince with the chopped ginger and season with black pepper. Roll into small balls the size of a large marble. 

2. Meanwhile, place the hot stock, leeks and peas into a large saucepan, bring to the boil, and cook for 2 minutes. Drop in the turkey meatballs one by one and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the turkey is cooked through. 

3. Add the soy sauce, mushrooms, noodles and watercress. Warm through and check the seasoning, add a dash of lemon juice to finish and serve. 

As you can see (and taste when you do) these two healthy soup recipes for weight loss are delicious and prove that you don't need to eat boring rabbit food when you're looking to drop a few pounds or lose a stone or more. Anyone who says you do hasn't met me. Thanks, I hope you like these two healthy soup recipes for weight loss. Speak soon.
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