These preparations warm the body and help to maintain vegetables consumption during the cold
During the winter, the desire for warm and comforting dishes increases. In this scenario soups and broths are highlighted. Rich in nutrients, they heat the body, promote satiety and can be large allies of health, especially if prepared with natural and various ingredients.
According to the Nutrition Professor of the University of Guarulhos (UNG), Vanessa Lopes, one of the main benefits of these dishes is that they help maintain vegetables during the winter. “It is common for people to reduce the intake of vegetables on cold days, but this dish provides a tasty way to include them in food. Carrots, Manioc and sweet potatoes, for example, are rich in vitamin A, essential for the immune system,” he explains.
However, it is important to pay attention to the composition of the recipes so that they do not become excessively caloric, they guide the nutritionist. “Avoid excessive use of ingredients such as milk creamcorn flour or flour, giving preference to a balanced combination of proteins, vegetables and leaves. Escarola, cabbage and even zucchini can be excellent options to enrich the soup “, recommends the expert.
Already broths, such as pumpkin, manoc or leek, because they are usually composed of one or two ingredients, must be seen as an entrance and not as a main meal. “Usually they do not have all the food groups. So it is important to complete them with a protein and a salad, for example, to guarantee a complete meal,” underlines the teacher.
Tips to prepare practical and nutritious soups
For those who want practicality and health, the tip is to enjoy the ingredients available in the refrigerator and bet on the variety. “The good soup is the one made with what you have at home, respecting the nutritional balance. Just combine a root, a vegetable, a protein and, if possible, add leaves. It is simple, nourishing and warms the body and soul,” says Vanessa Lopes.
For those who want to get their hands dirty and prepare a delicious soup, the teacher recommends 2 recipes. Check!
Carrot soup
Ingredients
- 4 carrots Medium peeled and cold cuts
- 4 cups of water tea
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 peeled and chopped onion
- 1 piece of ginger
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- Salt and green smell or chopped parsley to taste
Methods of preparation
In a non -stick pan, place the onion and garlic and brown over low heat. Add the carrot, salt and ginger and brown for a few minutes. Add the water and cook until the vegetables are soft. Turn off the heat, wait for the heat and transfer to a blender. Beat up to homogeneous consistency. Arrange again in the pan and put the butter. Bring over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and serve the smell sprinkled with green smell or parsley.
Asian soup with chicken, curry and ginger
Ingredients
- 1 boiled and chopped chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 2 peeled and sliced ​​cloves of garlic
- 2.5 cm of grated ginger
- 400 ml of coconut milk
- 300 g of fungus Sliced ​​sharkake
- 300 g of Paris slices mushrooms
- 1/2 lemon juice
- Curry to taste
Methods of preparation
In a pan, put the olive oil and butter and bring over medium heat. Add the curry and mix. Add the chicken and pink. Add the mushrooms and brown for 10 minutes. Finally, put coconut milk, lemon juice and ginger and cook until it boils. Turn off the heat and serve hot.
By Cristian Dos Reis Pappi
Source: Terra
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