This beats the cabbage soup diet any time!
As a dietitian who focuses on cholesterol management, fiber is a mainstay in my conversations.
But weight loss is too — this can also improve cholesterol numbers for those that are overweight.
This nourishing high fiber vegetable and lentil soup is perfect for heart health as it is low in saturated fat, packed with fiber, and utilizes plant based proteins.
Soup is also associated with early satiety due to its filling effect in general which can support a healthy body weight.
I love this soup because it’s soo flavorful too and will certainly have left overs!
Add this one to your recipes to try this week!
Nourish High Fiber Veggie and Lentil Soup with Lemon Broth
A nourishing high-fiber vegetable and lentil soup that's low in saturated fat, packed with plant-based protein, and perfect for heart health and cholesterol management.
Ingredients
Method
- In a crock pot, add the butternut squash, mini potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, green lentils, chicken broth, herbs de provence, oregano, and salt. Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 8 hours.
- When cooked, add 32 oz of the soup plus some of the beans and veggies to a blender with 1/2 cup olive oil and blend until smooth.
- Pour the blended mixture back into the crockpot and stir to combine.
- Add in the kale, parsley, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar and combine.
- Taste and season as needed.
- Serve with grated Parmesan and sourdough.