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Eating your way to a slimmer middle is always a great idea—especially if it’s a slow cooker recipe! If you’re looking for a cozy, easy-peasy soup to ward off the cold and flush away belly fat, you’re in luck. Check out these delicious one-pot soups that will help you get a smaller stomach.
Flush The Fat Away Vegetable Soup
Whether you need a soup to kick-start a new weight-loss plan or something to get your body back into order after a weekend of indulgence, this soup will set you straight. It’s packed with antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, and minerals that work together to flush toxins out of your body, and it’s easy to make.
You’ll Need:
- Sweet potato
- Carrots
- Celery
- Onion
- Garlic
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
- Allspice
- Paprika
- Bay leaf
- Navy beans
- Vegetable broth
- Diced tomatoes
- Baby spinach
- Extra-virgin olive oil
Chicken pot pie is the ultimate comfort food but it’s not too kind on the waist. If you are craving one, try this healthy soup version instead. It features all the classic pot pie flavors minus the heavy fats. This stew is creamy, luscious, delicious and super easy to make in your slow cooker.
You’ll Need:
- Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- Yellow onion
- Stalks celery,
- Carrots
- Garlic, minced
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Fried thyme
- Dried oregano
- Chicken broth
- Bay leaf
- Frozen corn kernels
- Frozen pearl onions
- Peas
- Greek yogurt
This soup is a healthy remake of the classic Italian Wedding Soup. Featuring turkey meatballs, kale, carrots and tons of flavor, you won’t even notice that this soup is “light.” If you are not a fan of kale, it’s ok to sub it out with escarole, swiss or rainbow chard or spinach.
You’ll Need
- Milk
- Bread
- Lean ground turkey
- Shallot
- Garlic
- Nutmeg
- Oregano
- Red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt
- Ground pepper
- Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Italian parsley
- Egg
- Olive oil
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- White Northern beans
- Carrots
- Onion
- Kale
Split pea and ham soup is another classic comfort food that’s traditional chock full of fat and calories. This version omits the potatoes and packs it full of flavorful veggies and seasonings. Make a double batch—this recipe freezes well. It will be perfect for dinner on a busy weekday.
You’ll Need:
- Carrots
- Celery
- Onion
- Split peas
- Ham
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Water
- Mrs. Dash seasoning
- Parsley, chopped
- Smoked paprika
