Satisfying slim-down: Turkey meatball soup with veggies
If you're approaching a weight loss diet thoughtfully, you know how crucial it is to provide your body with all the necessary nutrients. So, how do you choose dishes that ensure a feeling of fullness with fewer calories? A light and nutritious soup can come to the rescue, especially in the fall.
A weight loss soup with vegetables and turkey meat can successfully replace a main dish. It contains everything you need to replenish your energy: protein, carbohydrates, fibre, and plenty of fluids to help maintain proper hydration.
Why does soup with meatballs work well in a weight loss diet?
Turkey meat is highly recommended for those looking to lose weight. It contains a high amount of protein and low fat content. Additionally, it is packed with B vitamins and iron, which are essential for producing red blood cells.
This soup can be a part of a balanced diet, which is worth supplementing with grains, raw vegetables, and fruits. Moreover, it’s important to remember that physical activity is the cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle. The National Centre for Nutritional Education even includes it as the foundation of the food pyramid.
Filling weight loss soup
With the provided ingredients, you will make about 2 litres of soup with meatballs.
Ingredients
- 3 potatoes, 300 grams (approximately 300 grams) of ground turkey,
- 2 bay leaves,
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil,
- 1 onion,
- 3 cloves of garlic,
- 2 carrots,
- 1 parsley root,
- 0.5 celery root,
- 1 teaspoon of tomato purée,
- 4 sprigs of fresh thyme,
- A bunch of parsley or fresh dill.
Instructions
- Peel, wash, and dice the potatoes. Pour in 1.5 litres of water and bring to a boil. Add the 2 bay leaves.
- Shape the ground turkey into meatballs, moistening your hands with water to form well-shaped balls.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion over medium heat. Add the garlic, crushed.
- Once the onion is translucent, add the vegetables, grated coarsely. Add the thyme and cover with a lid to soften the vegetables.
- Transfer the pan contents to the pot with the soup. Cook for an additional 10 minutes to enhance the flavour. Finally, add a teaspoon of purée for colour and cook a bit longer. Before serving, sprinkle with chopped parsley or dill.
