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Adding soups to your regular meal rotation is a great way to meal prep and maintain a weight loss friendly diet. Plus, using the slow cooker for these soups means less time in the kitchen. However, certain soups are better for weight loss than others in terms of calories, sodium, and fat.
Keep reading for 5 slow cooker soups you should make this week for weight loss!
Weight Loss Wonder Soup
This is a flavorful soup recipe minus any unhealthy ingredients. Designed to keep you full, it's a great addition to your diet, especially if you are hoping to lose some weight.
What You'll Need: olive oil, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, celery, cabbage, water
Full Recipe: Homemade Hooplah
Detox Crock Pot Lentil Soup
This slow cooker soup is a delicious and filling option --perfect if you are trying to lose weight.
What You'll Need: butternut squash, carrots, potatoes, celery, green lentils, yellow split peas, onion, garlic, vegetable or chicken broth, herbs de provence, salt, kale, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice
Full Recipe: Pinch of Yum
Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
This soup is the perfect comfort food. Plus, it's healthy and under 200 calories. By subbing zucchini spirals for noodles, you are getting an extra source of veggies as well.
What You'll Need: chicken breasts, salt, pepper, garlic, minced, yellow onion, carrots, celery, low sodium chicken broth, bay leaf, zucchini, thyme, rosemary, lemon juice, Italian parsley
Full Recipe: A Sweet Pea Chef
Flush The Fat Away Vegetable Soup
Adding more veggies to your diet is a great way to start eating healthier. Plus, this recipe is full of super foods.
What You'll Need: sweet potato, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, allspice, paprika, bay leaf, navy beans, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, baby spinach, zucchini, olive oil
Full Recipe: Skinny Ms.
Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup
This delicious soup only needs a little prep time and is an amazing source of vegetables. Cabbage is also great for weight loss.
What You'll Need: onion, garlic, carrots, cabbage, celery, green beans, bell peppers chopped, low sodium diced tomatoes, low sodium vegetable or chicken broth, tomato paste, bay leaves, Italian seasoning, pepper, parsley, basil, spinach
Full Recipe: Spend with Pennies
