Nothing feels more like fall than curling up with a warm bowl of soup.
Image Credit: Foxys_forest_manufacture/iStock/GettyImages Autumn practically begs coziness — and what better way to feel warm than with a comforting bowl of soup? Soup is simple to prepare, gentle on the digestive system and makes it easy to get your veggies in, deeming it the perfect seasonal dish.
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Indeed, fall is abundant in nutritious, soup-friendly vegetables like pumpkin, butternut squash and kale. Whether you're settling in to watch a spooky movie or hosting friends for a holiday party, these soup recipes will put all your vitamin-packed fall produce to good use.
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1. Turkey Pumpkin Soup
This immunity-boosting soup is like Thanksgiving in a bowl.
Image Credit: Susan Marque/LIVESTRONG.com If you’re looking for Thanksgiving in a warm, hearty bowl, you’ve found it. This Turkey Pumpkin Soup is high in protein and low in fat, making for a perfect lunch. Serve this recipe with a side of whole-grain bread for a complete meal and top your bowl with some nutmeg for a nutty flavor.
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Pumpkin is a popular fall flavor but this veggie has some nutritional benefits, too. Pumpkin is particularly high in vitamin A, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This fat-soluble nutrient is especially good for promoting a healthy immune system — which we all need during cold and flu season.
Get the Turkey Pumpkin Soup recipe and nutrition info here.
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2. Cauliflower Soup
Cauliflower is a low-calorie fall veggie.
Image Credit: ondacaracola photography/Moment/GettyImages These days, you can find cauliflower rice, pizza, gnocchi and — of course — soup, too. While cauliflower is pretty widely available throughout the entire year, it’s actually most nutritious (and tasty) in the fall when it’s in season. So, stock up on this vegetable while fall’s still here.
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Cauliflower is not only low in calories and carbohydrates, it's a great source of vitamin C and potassium, according to Harvard Health Publishing. Vitamin C is crucial for protein metabolism and plays a vital role in wound healing, according to the NIH.
Get the Cauliflower Soup recipe and nutrition info here. Read more: Make These 8 Simple Changes for a Healthy Fall
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3. Butternut Squash Soup Shooters
These shooters are perfect for a dinner party.
Image Credit: Jenna Butler/LIVESTRONG.com Like pumpkin, butternut squash is a staple fall vegetable. Served in champagne flutes with some seasonal garnish, this recipe is perfect if you’re entertaining guests or simply looking to give your dinner a decadent twist. And, this recipe only takes 25 minutes to prepare.
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Butternut squash is high in magnesium, according to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Magnesium plays a variety of roles in the body, helping produce energy, synthesize protein and control muscles and nerves, according to the NIH. Magnesium may also help promote good sleep, so you might want to dig into this recipe before bed.
Get the Butternut Squash Soup Shooters recipe and nutrition info here.
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4. Kale, Bacon and White Bean Soup
This soup is a great protein-rich dish.
Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Full of vegetables, beans and bacon, this soup is actually low in fat and high in fiber. If you’re planning to prepare it for dinner, make sure to set aside a little extra time, as this bowl requires about 45 minutes to make. A cruciferous fall veggie, kale is one of the most nutrient-rich vegetables and can be found in either green or purple varieties. Kale is high in both potassium and calcium, according to the Mayo Clinic. Potassium helps support proper cell function and can also help flush excess sodium from the body, stabilizing your blood pressure, according to NIH. Get the Kale, Bacon and White Bean Soup recipe and nutrition info here. Read more: 13 Ways to Add the Health Benefits of Kale to Your Diet
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references
National Institutes of Health: "Vitamin A"
National Institutes of Health: "Vitamin C"
Harvard Health Publishing: "Vegetable of the Month: Cauliflower"
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: "Winter Squash"
National Institutes of Health: "Magnesium"
Mayo Clinic: "The Many Types and Health Benefits of Kale"
National Institutes of Health: "Potassium"
references
National Institutes of Health: "Vitamin A"
National Institutes of Health: "Vitamin C"
Harvard Health Publishing: "Vegetable of the Month: Cauliflower"
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: "Winter Squash"
National Institutes of Health: "Magnesium"
Mayo Clinic: "The Many Types and Health Benefits of Kale"
National Institutes of Health: "Potassium"
Nothing feels more like fall than curling up with a warm bowl of soup.
Image Credit: Foxys_forest_manufacture/iStock/GettyImages
Image Credit: Foxys_forest_manufacture/iStock/GettyImages
Want more healthy recipes? Download the MyPlate app and get simple, tasty meals and snacks tailored to your nutrition goals.
This immunity-boosting soup is like Thanksgiving in a bowl.
Image Credit: Susan Marque/LIVESTRONG.com
Image Credit: Susan Marque/LIVESTRONG.com
Cauliflower is a low-calorie fall veggie.
Image Credit: ondacaracola photography/Moment/GettyImages
Image Credit: ondacaracola photography/Moment/GettyImages
These shooters are perfect for a dinner party.
Image Credit: Jenna Butler/LIVESTRONG.com
Image Credit: Jenna Butler/LIVESTRONG.com
This soup is a great protein-rich dish.
Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com
Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com
National Institutes of Health: "Vitamin A"
National Institutes of Health: "Vitamin C"
Harvard Health Publishing: "Vegetable of the Month: Cauliflower"
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: "Winter Squash"
National Institutes of Health: "Magnesium"
Mayo Clinic: "The Many Types and Health Benefits of Kale"
National Institutes of Health: "Potassium"
