Publisher's Synopsis
Dear Friends! Soups are a great starter, side dish or wholesome meal on their own. They are a versatile way to changing to a healthy diet, by increasing your vegetable intake. Easy to make, convenient and loaded with nutrition; there is no limit to your creativity in making soups. Many of the soups in this cookbook are packed with protein and making your own stock will ensure lower amounts of sodium. A healthy alternative to canned soup which contain high levels of sodium and may contain the toxic chemical Bisphemol A (BPA), which can absorb into canned food from the lining. With homemade soups you are in complete control of the ingredients. Current dietary recommendations advise everyone should eat at least five portions of fruits and vegetables a day to reduce the risk of major illness, including cancer and heart disease. Adding soup to your diet can help rapidly increase your vegetable intake and provide many vitamins and minerals which are important for good health. Soups contain minimal calories and can be a very nutritious way to lose weight if used as part of a healthy balanced diet. Best of all, homemade soups are delicious and full of flavor. We have shared our best recipes with you as a start. The rest is up to your imagination! Happy healthy cooking! Colin.
