Soup is a food that is made by combining ingredients such as meat and vegetables in stock or hot/boiling water, until the flavor is extracted, forming a broth. Traditionally, soups are classified into two broad groups: clear soups and thick soups.
Slow cooking is a great option for cooking soups. Because slow cookers work at low temperatures with lids on, there is hardly any liquid lost during cooking. With most cooking methods, the water in meats and vegetables turns to steam and evaporates. With a slow cooker, there's nowhere for the steam to go. It just collects on the lid and bastes the food.
A bowl of soup and a hefty salad are really good ways to add more veggies to the diet. When I eat a good vegetable soup before a meal I am likely to eat far less of the meat and potatoes. The soup helps to curb your appetite and also forces one to eat slowly. The best part is that many soups are low in fat and calories so if you are famished, you can eat a hearty helping without fear of weight gain. Just be careful which soups you choose. Go for soups that are broth based and is loaded with vegetables for added nutrients. Avoid creamy soups like and those with bacon.
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