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Inflammation is one of the most common digestive problems you can suffer from, causing secondary symptoms such as bloating, discomfort, and even the retention of water weight. Even if you consistently maintain a healthy diet, certain foods that you could be eating regularly may be invoking worsening symptoms of inflammation, making it more difficult to lose weight or even feel comfortable in your body.
But just as some food items can make bloating worse, other ingredients can actually function to improve your digestive health, flushing out water retention so you can see the results of your healthy eating. This spring, if you’re in need of a few staple meals that you can turn to time and time again, these are the five soups you should be eating to beat inflammation once and for all.
Moroccan Lentil Soup
The seasonings you include in your cooking can be some of the most powerful tools to combat bloat. Turmeric and ginger have both been known to soothe an upset stomach and reduce inflammation, and in combination with a number of nutrient dense veggies and lentils for a boost of protein, this recipe is great for both weight loss and improving your digestion. Creamy and decadent without including a stitch of dairy, this moroccan lentil soup is sure to be a fan favorite.
Ingredients: Avocado oil, onion, celery, carrot, white fingerling potato, garlic cloves, sea salt, black pepper, turmeric, cumin, ginger, paprika, cinnamon, brown lentils, red lentils, vegetable broth, water, tomato paste, coconut milk, lemon juice, spinach
Gut Healthy Chicken Soup
Chicken soup is great for offering your immune system a boost when you’re under the weather, but with the right combination of seasonings it can also be useful for fighting off bloat so you can feel great in your body. Garlic and turmeric will help to soothe your gut and reduce toxins in your stomach, so combined with chicken for a serving of protein, this soup is the perfect weeknight dish.
Ingredients: Avocado oil, red onion, celery, carrot, dried rosemary, dried thyme, sweet potato, chicken bone broth, chicken breast, turmeric, garlic cloves, baby spinach, parsley, salt & pepper
Golden Soup
Another recipe dependent on proper seasoning, this golden soup is the perfect addition to your meal plan for soothing an upset stomach and reducing any inflammation that may accompany it. Packed with nutrient dense vegetables such as butternut squash, carrots, and celery, this soup will keep you full for hours after eating while improving digestion for a flatter stomach.
Ingredients: Onion, olive oil, carrots, celery, cumin, turmeric, ginger, veggie stock, butternut squash, quinoa, coconut milk, salt & pepper
Ginger Carrot Soup
On days when you’re looking for a dish that’s thick and hearty, this ginger carrot soup is the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings while improving gut health. A plant-based recipe with turmeric to help with inflammation and ginger to aid in digestion, this vegetable rich soup is perfect for when you aren’t feeling your best and need something comforting to eat. Super creamy and great for weight loss, this carrot ginger soup should be a menu staple for the spring.
Ingredients: Olive oil, leek, fennel, carrots, butternut squash, garlic, ginger, turmeric, salt, pepper, vegetable broth, lite coconut milk
Chickpea, Lime & Coconut Soup
With plant-based protein coming from chickpeas and a zesty lime flavoring, this creamy and delicious soup is a fun and unique dish to add to your weeknight lineup to blast bloat and reduce inflammation in the stomach. Full of delicious vegetables to keep you full and satisfied for hours after your meal, your stomach will feel instantly better after eating this warm and soothing soup.
Ingredients: Coconut oil, red onion, garlic, red chili, sweet potato, red bell pepper, ground turmeric, coconut milk, vegetable broth, chickpeas, spinach, lime juice, sea salt, cilantro
