10 Skinniest (And Delicious) Soups

Jan 8, 2014
LadyLUX • Lifestyle

It’s winter and there’s nothing more warming than a bowl of soup on a cold, snowy evening. Soup is also a fantastic food choice for anyone wanting to cut calories, because it’s chock full of vegetables and protein, and the abundance of liquid – usually broth of some sort – gives a sense of fullness.

Here are our favorite skinny, but still delicious, soups:

Butternut Squash Soup

The blend of savory and spicy in this luscious Butternut Squash Soup with Miso and Coconut will warm and soothe on a winter's night. The salty miso combines perfectly with the creamy butternut and rich coconut milk.

Chicken Chili

White Lightning Chicken Chili is a winner, with the blend of chicken, navy beans and green chiles. Even better, it's super fast, only 30 minutes from stove to table. Make sure to add the optional condiment of Avocado-Mango Salsa.

Turkey Pho

Turkey Pho is a traditional Vietnamese soup made with beef, but this turkey version is lighter and still delicious. The cellophane noodles are gluten free and made from mung bean starch.

Thai Coconut Soup

There's no need for takeout with Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup. This fragrant soup includes lemongrass, coconut milk, lime juice and cilantro. Counting calories doesn't mean flavorless.

Fennel and Spinach Soup

Fennel and Spinach Soup with Roasted Pepper Yogurt is a light, bright-tasting soup that can be served hot or at room temperature. Or, if you prefer, chilled. Top with roasted pepper yogurt for an extra burst of flavor.

Chipotle Chicken Soup

For those who like a bit of heat, Chipotle Chicken and Tomato Soup provides a bit of smoky goodness. This soup is made extra easy with the addition of pre-cooked chicken. Opt for a store-bought rotisserie chicken and dinner will be ready in less than 20 minutes.

French Onion Soup

Everyone loves the full-fat version, but try this version of French Onion Soup, from Dr. Alejandro Junger's Clean Program, to get healthy with a soul-satisfying and energizing recipe.

Speedy Chicken Posole

Posole is a Mexican staple but normally takes hours to prepare. This Speedy Chicken Posole with Avocado and Lime uses canned hominy for a super-fast and super-tasty alternative.

Bento Box Soup

Bento Box Soup is a remake of the traditional Japanese take-out bento box lunch. This miso-based soup including healing properties from green tea, shiitakes, spinach, kombu, scallions and tamari.

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Yes, the ingredient list includes a bit of butter and half and half, but this Cooking Light Roasted Cauliflower Soup only contains 242 calories per serving, proving that low-cal can still have a bit of decadence. Roasting the cauliflower brings out the flavor, and makes this soup unforgettable.