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Picking the right slow cooker soup is an easy way to boost your metabolism. However, keeping track of what ingredients speed up your metabolism versus which slow it down can be difficult. To make it simpler, we gathered some of the best slow cooker soups that will help you lose weight fast.
Read on for the 4 metabolism-boosting slow cooker soup recipes that will help you shrink your waistline.
Crockpot Mexican Chicken Soup
This delicious recipe is the perfect way to boost your metabolism. Not only is the recipe is full of veggies and protein, but it also has a great blend of spices that will kickstart your metabolism. Top this satisfying soup with a dollop of Greek yogurt and some avocado slices to add some creamy goodness.
What You'll Need: crushed or diced tomatoes, chicken broth, corn, onion, celery, carrot, garlic powder, ground cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, chicken breasts
Recipe: Salt & Lavender
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Soup
The basis of this creamy recipe is sweet potato, a root vegetable with tons of health benefits. According to Healthline, "Sweet potatoes contain fiber and antioxidants that promote the growth of good gut bacteria and contribute to a healthy gut." In addition, the chipotle pepper in this recipe can help jumpstart your metabolism.
What You'll Need: sweet potatoes, onion, Worcestershire sauce, celery flakes, salt, pepper, butter, thyme, chipotle pepper, chicken broth
Recipe: Taste of Home
Healthy Slow Cooker Lentil And Vegetable Soup
This healthy and delicious soup recipe is a great metabolism boost. From the protein-rich red lentils to the spicy jalapeno, the ingredients in this recipe can help you lose weight fast. After prepping your ingredients, you simply have to put them all in the slow cooker, turn it on, and you're all set--it could not be easier (or more delicious) to give your metabolism the boost it needs.
What You'll Need: red lentils, carrots, red bell pepper, celery, kale, russet potatoes, jalapeno pepper, garlic cloves, onion, salt, parsley, paprika, oregano, garlic salt, cayenne pepper, vegetable stock
Recipe: Sweet Phi
White Bean Chicken Chili
This fantastic chili recipe is a great source of protein and fiber that can help jumpstart your metabolism. With the jalapeno pepper adding some spice, this chili is the perfect way to stay warm and full while also boosting your metabolism and helping you lose weight.
What You'll Need: chicken breasts, salt, pepper, cumin, olive oil, onion, jalapeno pepper, garlic cloves, oregano, cannellini beans, chicken broth, cheddar cheese
Recipe: Taste of Home