As the winter weather moves in and the new year hits it can be refreshing to create a new lineup of meals to help nourish your body and keep you warm from the inside out without getting stuck on your old lineup of recipes. Crock pot dishes are undeniably some of the easiest to throw together in a pinch, often creating delicious and nutrient dense meals you can eat multiple days in a row, cutting down your time in the kitchen, and optimizing your healthy diet.
If you’ve been lacking inspiration and are ready to spice up your meal plan for the week, we rounded up the most filling, nutritious soups to throw into your crock pot for meals which will allow you to work towards your weight loss goals without ever depriving your body of what it needs.
Minestrone Soup
Minestrone soup is a great option for when you’re in need of some plant based protein and a filling meal that will reduce cravings later in the evening. Packed with veggies for a variety of micronutrients, beans for protein, and pasta as a great source of carbs, you’ll have a dish you’ll want to eat over and over again in no time. The more colorful the meal, the better!
Ingredients: Oil, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, celery stalks, carrot, zucchini, pasta, vegetable broth, white kidney beans, spinach, parmesan cheese, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, paprika
Lentil Soup with Potatoes
Coming together in just 35 minutes, this delicious and protein-rich recipe is sure to be a hit. Great to store frozen if you don’t want to enjoy the whole pot right away, this meal is packed with all the vital macronutrients so you can feel full and satisfied after eating. Green lentils are a wonderful source of plant based protein if your new year's resolution was to eat less meat as well.
Ingredients: Onion, carrots, celery, green beans, green lentils, Yukon potatoes, vegetable broth, cumin, oregano, salt
Stuffed Pepper Soup
If you’re a fan of stuffed peppers and are looking to diversify your menu in the new year, this soup version might be perfect for you. Ground beef will help to keep you full and fuel your muscles, and with a variety of veggies and some great seasonings, this meal is certain to spice up dinnertime.
Ingredients: Ground beef, onion, red bell pepper, green pepper, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, oregano, garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, rice
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Chicken pot pie in soup form is possibly one of the coziest meals you could make during the winter season, and with a creamy texture and some sufficiently filling ingredients, it will make for wonderful leftovers throughout the week. This meal will keep you full and promote healthy weight loss, all while tasting delicious.
Ingredients: Chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, broth, salt, pepper, olive oil, milk
