Autumn's hearty weight loss soup: Nutritious and filling

A weight loss soup with vegetables and turkey meat can successfully replace a main dish. It contains everything you need to replenish your energy deficits: protein, carbohydrates, fibre, and a substantial amount of fluids, which assist in maintaining proper hydration.

Turkey meat is highly recommended for those looking to lose weight. It has a high protein content with low fat. Moreover, it is rich in B vitamins and iron, which are needed for the production of red blood cells.

This type of soup can be part of a balanced diet, ideally supplemented with grains, raw vegetables, and fruits. Physical activity is also fundamental to good health.

From the given amount of ingredients, you will prepare approximately 1.9 litres of soup with meatballs.

Ingredients

• 3 potatoes, 300 grams (approximately 11 ounces) 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,
• teaspoon of tomato purée,
• 4 sprigs of fresh thyme,
• a bunch of parsley or fresh dill.

Instructions

1. Peel, wash, and dice the potatoes. Pour in 1.5 litres of water and bring to the boil. Add 2 bay leaves.
2. Shape meatballs from the ground turkey. Moisten your hands with water to form well-shaped balls.
3. Heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion, taking care not to allow the temperature to get too high. Add the garlic, pressed through a crusher.
4. Once the onion is translucent, add the vegetables grated on a coarse grater. Add thyme and cover with a lid to soften the vegetables.
5. Transfer the pan contents to the pot with the soup. Cook for an additional 10 minutes to enhance the flavour. Finally, add a tablespoon of purée for colour and cook a little longer. Before serving, sprinkle with chopped parsley or dill.