Scientific research shows that a vegetarian lifestyle improves your health and increases your life. Vegetarian soups and meals are becoming more popular in both the home and restaurant settings. Restaurant owners and franchises are responding to the increased demand by their customers for a healthier alternative.
Becoming a vegetarian decreases your risk for heart disease, stroke and cancers. And preparing soups and meals are not difficult. Incorporating vegetarian soups and meals into your lifestyle not only improves your health but also doesn’t require a long-term adjustment.
Vegetarian soups are a great option when you are entertaining or when you are preparing a meal for your family. Warm soups are great for appetizers and sophisticated chilled vegetarian soups are a wonderful addition in the summer months. Soups can be a great one-bowl meal with plenty of crusty bread. You can even use a dense crusty bread as the bowl itself.
Traditional soups and meals often include meats and animal by-products such as sour cream, gelatins or cheeses. But vegetarian soups can be hearty and delicious without the addition of meat and animal by-products.
Soups can also be inexpensive, high in protein, high in fiber and very nutritious. Because of the food combinations you can often have a soup that is filling, mouth-watering and is full of the nutrients you need. Vegetarian soups can be served as an appetizer, snack, side dish, main course or over rice as a large meal. Try using these principles when you prepare a soup such as Lentil soup.
References:
Eating Well: Easy Vegetarian Soup Recipes
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/recipe_slideshows/easy_vegetarian_soup_recipes
Better Homes and Gardens: Our Best Vegetarian Soup Recipes
http://www.bhg.com/recipes/soup/vegetarian-soup-chili/vegetarian-soup-recipes/
Real Simple: 41 Easy Vegetarian Recipes
CountryLIving: Vegetarian soups recipes
http://www.countryliving.com/cooking/about-food/vegetarian-soup-recipes#slide-1
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