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Soup is Super for Weight Loss!

Who doesn't like soup? And most soups, whether the broth is clear or creamy tend to be low in calories in comparison to other 'bowl' options on the menu. While soups containing clear broths tend to be lower in calories than the creamy versions, with a bit of savvy Diet Recipe Engineering And Management (DREAM), creamy soups can also be low in calories!

Because it takes the tummy about 20 minutes to let the brain know that it's full, opting for filling, low calorie foods and beverages at the beginning of a meal can greatly assist in weight loss.

Adding a serving of soup to your meal works in curbing appetite, so you'll eat less when the main course arrives, thus giving the tummy time to notify the brain that it's full. And those initial calories from the soup are 'skinny' calories in comparison to the calories generally contained in a main-course dish.

With this said, here are seven of our favorite soup recipes created in Diet Bites' humble kitchen.

#1 Soup Diet Meal Planner - Gourmet Mushroom Soup, a Lower Calorie Soup Recipe for Dieters

After extensive experimentation with our mushroom soup recipe, we decided that it just doesn't taste the same without the addition of butter. Yes, that little yellow difference can make a big difference in the numbers on the scales, but there are instances in which only butter will do in certain recipes. The great news is that a little goes a long way and allows the soup to remain a healthy option for dieters and non-dieters alike.

Diet Bites recipe for Gourmet Mushroom Soup is very intense, very flavorful, good enough to qualify as a gourmet entry for any special occasion - from weddings to holiday meals, and it only takes 1 serving to feel very satisfied. But for 160 calories per serving, even the dieter can return for a second helping. Our test-tasters gave this recipe 4 out of 4 stars and all went back for seconds. The following Diet Bites' recipe contains about 6 servings at about 160 calories per serving.

Ingredients for Gourmet Velvety Mushroom Soup, a Diet Soup Recipe

1 large container of your favorite mushrooms, sliced (we used button mushrooms in our recipe & you can opt for less mushrooms to suit desired taste)

1/2 cup of chopped onions, any variety

1 teaspoon of dill weed

1 teaspoon of paprika

1/2 cup of fresh parsley (dried works perfectly well, too - but if used, reduce to 1/4 cup)

1 Tablespoon of Soy Sauce

1 teaspoon of lemon juice

4 Tablespoons of Butter

2 cups of low sodium chicken broth (or 2 chicken bullion cubes, dissolved in 2 cups of boiling water)

1 cup of skim milk (or use fat free, 1% or 2% if possible)

3 Tablespoons of all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon of salt (omit if using chicken bullion or full-blown chicken broth containing salt)

1/2 cup of light sour cream (80 calories)

Directions for Preparing Gourmet Velvety Mushroom Soup, a Diet Soup Recipe

Use a 2 quart, deep pot to prepare soup. Start by melting butter. Next, add onions and cook until they begin to clarify. Add mushrooms and stir well. Add dill, paprika, soy sauce and broth. Simmer until bubbly. While mushroom soup is simmering, prepare the thicker of flour and milk in a bowl. Simply whisk together, then stir into the soup. Simmer for about 15 minutes, taking care to stir the soup occasionally. Finally, add salt, pepper, lemon juice, and parsley. Stir in sour cream.

#2 Soup Diet Meal Planner - Black Tie Soup, a Lower Calorie Soup Recipe for Dieters

Oh my, delicious soup all fancied-up. Grab your cornbread muffins and prepare for a low-fat, low calorie stuffin' and tell those unwanted pounds bye-bye.

Ingredients for this low calorie soup recipe:

This low calorie recipe for Black Tie Soup goes together in a flash. Entire recipe contains about 700 calories and makes 3 nice servings or two huge servings.

Step 1: Using a deep pan, saute onions using cooking spray or a tab of olive oil.

Step 2: Add black beans and diced tomatoes and cook until hot. Add 'optional' seasoning package.

Step 3: Add cooked pasta.

Tom and I are Pasta Lovers, so I generally keep a sealed container of prepared pasta in our fridge. Preparation is so easy via the microwave. Pour pasta into a deep microwave-proof bowl then add water until it rises just over the pasta. Place into microwave. Ours cooks a perfect pasta in 20 minutes, but of course, all microwaves cook differently. So keep a watch on your pasta the first time out. After the pasta cooks, simply drain, add a Tablespoon of olive oil to coat pasta, then place into fridge after it cools a bit.

#3 Soup Diet Meal Planner - Quick Carrot Soup, a Lower Calorie Soup Recipe for Dieters

Ingredients: 1 bag of cooked baby carrots sent through the blender or food processor; 2 cups of skimmed milk; dash of ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, salt, pepper and no calorie sweetener OR sugar OR brown sugar to suit personal taste. We recommend Splenda because it keeps a lid on calories without sacrificing flavor.

• Simply incorporate all the ingredients and heat. Soup may be served either hot or cold.

• The great thing about this recipe is that it allows the cook to control the amount of spices and sweetness in the soup.

#4 Soup Diet Meal Planner - Broccoli & Cheese Soup, a Lower Calorie Soup Recipe for Dieters

Mix the following ingredients for this lower calorie, lower fat Broccoli & Cheese Soup recipe:

#6 Soup Diet Meal Planner - Cabbage Soup, a Lower Calorie Soup Recipe for Dieters

 

Ingredients for this low calorie Cabbage Soup Recipe, low fat recipe:

1 package of Lipton soup mix

2 bouillon cubes for flavoring - either chicken or beef flavored

1 stick of celery (not the whole stalk) - diced

1/2 head of green cabbage - diced

3 carrots - sliced

2 bell peppers - any color - sliced

6 large green onions, or 1 large yellow, white or purple onion - diced

2 cans of tomatoes - either diced or whole

Cooking Spray

Salt, pepper, parsley, garlic powder to taste. Use any seasoning that you like to add flavor.

Spray large pot with cooking spray. Saute onions, peppers and carrots until tender. Add cabbage and about 12 cups of water. Toss in bullion cubes, soup mix and seasonings. Cook until soup reaches desired tenderness; add tomatoes. Soup can be reheated and contains very few calories - about 50 calories per cup.

#7 Soup Diet Meal Planner - Quick Rustic Potato Soup, a Lower Calorie Soup Recipe for Dieters

The entire recipe contains about 1,300 calories and makes 6 very generous servings for about 217 calories each. What a Diet Deal! For a less rustic potato soup, simply peel the potatoes.

Ingredients for Quick Rustic Potato Soup, a Diet Soup Recipe

6 small potatoes cut into chunks, washed with visible eyes removed and skin left on (or use 3 large potatoes)

1/4 cup of chopped onions, any variety - fresh or frozen (or use green garden onions or leeks if preferred)

1/4 cup of chopped celery

1/4 cup of chopped bell pepper

2 cups of skim milk (use more if you like thinner soup and less if you like thicker soup)

2 Tablespoons of margarine

salt & pepper

Directions for Preparing Quick Rustic Soup, a Diet Soup Recipe

Cook potatoes; remove from heat and drain thoroughly. Add salt and pepper if desired. Add the margarine, then the milk.  Some individuals like their potato soup more chunky than others, while some enjoy a smooth, silky texture - so beat potatoes until they reach desired stage.

Return to heat. While soup is warming, cook the celery, bell pepper and onions in a small pan using cooking spray. Cook until the vegetables are translucent, then transfer to the hot potato soup. Stir and enjoy.

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