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Staying healthy and eating delicious soup is easy with an Instant pot! You can hit your weight loss goals and satisfy your taste buds with the right recipe. If you are tired of the same old dinner, take a look at these tasty soup recipes developed by nutritionists.
The star of this soup is lentils. Registered Dietitian and blogger of The Lean Green Bean says “lentils are one of my favorite vegetarian protein sources.” Lentils are inexpensive and give you 9 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber per 100 grams cooked. Protein and fiber will help you stay fuller longer. Best of all, this soup is a quick and easy comfort food dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
You’ll need:
Dry lentils
Onion
Mushrooms
Garlic
Frozen spinach
Lasagna noodles
Pasta sauce
Vegetable broth
Ricotta cheese
Oregano
Shredded mozzarella cheese
You won’t miss the tortillas in this healthy Mexican-style chicken soup remix. Stacie Hassing and Jessica Beacom of The Real Food Dietitians' healthy take of a take-out favorite will leave you satisfied. Serve your soup with fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, diced avocado, and lime wedges for a restaurant-style meal at home.
You’ll need:
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Avocado oil, olive oil, or ghee
Onion, diced
Red bell pepper
Garlic
Diced green chiles
Jalapeño, minced
Taco seasoning
Ground cumin
Salt
Low-sodium chicken broth
Fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
Lime
Diced avocado and lime wedges
If you thought this comfort food classic was off the menu forever, you are in luck. Britany, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Your Choice Nutrition blogger, shares her healthy twist on chicken and dumplings. She uses just enough half and half and non-fat Greek yogurt to give the soup it's creamy quality without going overboard. It’s simple and delicious!
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Chicken stock
Italian seasoning
Ground black pepper
Carrots
Celery stalks
Onion
Frozen peas
Half and half
Nonfat plain Greek yogurt
Biscuit dough
Registered Dietitian Emily of Sinful Nutrition, creates a wonderfully spicy and flavorful chicken noodle soup that’s nothing like your mamma’s! This soup is infused with the flavors of sesame, ginger, and scallion with a subtle heat. It’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a snack.
You’ll need:
Olive oil
Red bell pepper
Yellow onion
Carrots
Garlic, minced
Chicken breast
Whole wheat spaghetti noodles
Chicken broth
Fresh ginger
Rice vinegar
Soy sauce
Honey
Lime juice
Red pepper flakes
Sesame oil
Green onion
Sesame seeds
