Comfort all year round
Especially when it’s cold there’s nothing more warming than soup, heating you from the inside. It’s also a good way of ensuring you stay properly hydrated in winter, when we still need liquids but may feel less inclined to drink healthy quantities of water.
Relax with soup
Getting enough rest and avoiding stressful situations can give your body the chance to take a break. So it’s also important to take time over meals and eat slowly to allow the digestive system to work more effectively. Sipping soup slowly is an excellent way to relax!
Stay hydrated
Soup can also help make sure you don’t dehydrate. The daily fluid requirement from both food and fluid recommended by the World Health Organization for adults is 2-2.5 litres. We get about 75-80% of that from beverages and 20-25% from food. So as a liquid food – made up of 45-75% water added - soup can be a good way to increase your fluid intake.
Not only for winter
Soup is ideal for warmer days too. Think of gazpacho, the soup that’s traditionally served chilled. Packed with fresh, raw vegetables it’s like a salad you can drink.
Soup can help you manage your weight
Many soups have a low energy density, so eating them as part of a healthy diet can help maintain weight. Including soup as a first course may also reduce hunger and help you feel fuller for longer.
Soup up with Continental
So reward yourself with a home-made soup, based on Continental stock and your favourite proteins, carbs or vegetables. If you don’t want to start from scratch, you can always combine your own ingredients with a Continental classic simmer soup. Add some zing with finely chopped or grated vegetables and a sprinkling of fresh herbs. Serve with a slice of wholegrain bread and you have a nourishing meal.
