How to make a light soup
Soup is one of the most basic dishes in the kitchen, however, there are as many varieties of soup as there are tastes in the world. And it is that this dish can go from being a simple low-calorie vegetable broth to a forceful and heavy dish with highly caloric ingredients. The good news is that the final decision depends on the cook, that’s why we explain how to make a light soup for the days when it causes you to eat something hot and comforting but without going overboard.
| Ingredients: |
| 1 leek 2 carrots 1 medium onion Half pumpkin 150 grams of chard 1 large tomato 1 liter of water 1 whole chicken breast without skin or fat (optional) Salt to taste |
Follow these steps to make a light soup
The light soup is an excellent alternative when we are dieting and want to consume a little plate heat but leave us satisfied. Due to its fiber-rich vegetable content, you will feel full longer without the need to eat too much. For those who prefer it, you can add fat-free chicken and skin to this recipe.
It is important not to add cubed broths to this recipe, as they are rich in salt and will reduce the lightness of the soup.
Start by washing all the vegetables very well, and then proceed to cut them into cubes, also clean the chicken breast, in case you decide to add it. In a sufficiently spacious pot add the carrot, cover with a little water and bring to a boil over low heat.
Once the water has started to boil add the rest of the vegetables and the chicken and add the remaining water along with the salt to taste. Bring to a simmer until cooking of all ingredients is complete, which will take about 10 minutes once the water has returned to a boil.
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When the chicken is cooked you can remove it from the pot in which your light soup is located and discard it, then incorporate it again. If you want to give a little more flavor to this recipe, instead of 1 liter of water you can add low-calorie chicken broth or vegetable broth, however, remember that it is important that it is also light.
Done !, following this simple recipe in a few minutes, you can enjoy a delicious and very nutritious light soup. Do you dare to try it?
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