Winter star par excellence, vegetable soup, is a comforting dish that fits perfectly into a balanced diet. It will be particularly interesting in terms of nutrition, thanks to the large quantity of water it contains. Also, according to nutrition professionals, it is entirely possible to consume it daily without putting your health at risk. However, not all soups are equal. The point.
Some rules to follow for a successful homemade soup from a nutritional point of view
Of course, it is more nutritionally (and often taste-wise) more interesting to eat a soup prepared at home. Be careful, however, not to mix it too much to maintain a good fiber intake. As a reminder, these contribute to a good balance of the intestinal microbiota and are a real slimming ally.
Also be careful not to drown your preparation in cream, oil, butter or grated cheese. If you avoid these pitfalls, your soup will be low in calories, high in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. What better resistance to winter viruses.
Finally, take care not to oversalt your dish to prevent it from becoming dangerous for blood pressure. For people suffering from hypertension, however, it is advisable to favor a green soup recipe composed of cruciferous vegetables,
What about industrial soups?
And for women who are always chasing time, what about store-bought ready-made soups? According to a survey published in 2020 in 60 million consumersthese products tend to be low in fiber and vitamins, low in vegetable concentration and too rich in potentially harmful additives.
The UFC-Que-Choisir warns about dehydrated soups where hot water is poured. The association recommends frozen soups instead. (whose composition is close to homemade) and the soups sold in the fresh section. The latter, however, are often more expensive.
Some brick soups stand out from the crowd
Concerning brick soups sold in supermarkets, according to the health application Yuka, four soups however stand out from the crowd in supermarkets. These are Liebig organic pumpkin and carrot velouté, Liebig organic 6 vegetable velouté, Carrefour Bio zucchini and basil velouté and organic French country vegetable mouliné from the La potagère brand.
Rated at 88/100, these soups have, according to Yuka, the advantage of containing little salt and sugar while offering an interesting contribution of vegetables and fiber.
