20. Tomato & Basil Soup

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My recipe on how to make a healthy tomato & basil Diet soup.


I AM A SOUP MASTER!

Not sure since when, I tend to love drink soup so much.
And is really good for people who having diet.
Liquidly foods can helps diet.
You will feel full more easily after you drink liquidly foods.
Your body will absorb liquidly things more faster than solid foods.


Liquid Diet Benefits

When we mention liquid diet food, most people assume them as one of the best options for shedding excess calories. Apart from this, there are several benefits of a liquid diet, if it is followed in a proper way. Some of the benefits of a liquid diet are as follows.
For Body Detoxification


Liquid diet food items are effective for body detoxification and cleansing the digestive tract. A correct blend of liquid diet food helps in getting rid of the body toxins. As a liquid diet is easy to digest, it does not pressurize the digestive system and aids in its restoration.
For Weight Loss

Sticking to a liquid diet for several days is a popular weight loss diet program. For this approach, the calorie count of the liquid diet food should be about 400-800 calories per day. But, it is to borne in mind that liquid diets are not a healthy option for weight loss.

For Diagnostic Test

Liquid diets are recommended before conducting a few medical tests, especially those that require an empty stomach. For example, prescription of clear liquid diet for colonoscopy. Liquid diet eatables are also followed as a pre-operative and post-operative diet plan.

For Health Problems

At times, the physician may recommend a liquid diet for combating certain health conditions. Ideal candidates for a liquid diet plan are those who experience difficulty swallowing, vomiting and irregular bowel movements.

List of Liquid Diet Food

A liquid diet refers to consumption of food only in liquid form to provide the energy requirements of the body, while abstaining from solid food products. Based on the fluid consistence, it is of two types - clear liquid and full liquid diet. Over here, clear liquid diet food are purely transparent, while full liquid diet food includes both transparent and opaque food that have an even consistency. Following is a list of the food options that you can consider incorporating in your diet.

Fruit Juices

Fruit juices are healthy options for a liquid diet. They are enriched with natural sugar, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Resort to a variety of fruits for making juices, rather than just sticking to one monotonous type of fruit juice.

Fruit Nectar

In case you like nectar, you can consume fruit nectar with pulp, while following a liquid diet plan. You can include varieties of fruits to make your liquid diet more healthy and tasty. 

Ice Pops

Prepare ice pops by using a flavorful fruit juice, as per your preferred taste. You can buy ice pops of different flavors and colors from the food store, but make sure that they are from a reputable brand. 

Vegetable Soup

Liquid diet food includes smooth vegetable soups and cooked cereals. You can blend the vegetable items before cooking or else, you can strain them after cooking. While on a liquid diet plan, you can also take tomato puree and/or tomato juice.

Fruity Yogurt and Milkshakes

Mix yogurt with a little sugar, ice cubes and lots of fruit slices. Add the mixture into an electric blender and blend it for 4-5 minutes. Milk shakes are healthy liquid diets. With such an option, you can get the benefit of milk and fruits at the same time.

Fruit Smoothie

Prepared by mixing yogurt, wheat germ and fresh fruits, this fruit smoothie is a healthy option for liquid diet food. You can add fruits of your preferred choice like apple, banana, pineapple and strawberries. 

Tea and Coffee

Being liquid beverages, tea and coffee are also included in the list of a liquid diet food list. Nevertheless, do not indulge in drinking only tea or only coffee in place of meals, as they have various side effects when taken in a large quantity at a time.

Other Clear Liquids

Clear liquid diet food includes flavored water, vegetable and meat broth. Clear gelatin, honey and carbonated drinks are also food items for a clear liquid diet. They are usually recommended before undergoing medical tests.

Coming to the effectiveness, liquid diet food options are safe to consume as long as they are enriched with the essential nutrients required for proper functioning of the bodily metabolic processes. Replacing meals with liquid food for a prolonged period is not always healthy, instead it can lead to several health symptoms. To be on the safer side, you can consult a dietitian with regards to the amount of calories, healthy liquid diet recipes and the recommended duration.
Read more at Buzzle: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/liquid-diet-foods.html

I always cook a large pot of soup , serve in my everyday meal.
Is very convenient,I only have to get a spoon and a safe for microwave bowl.
Microwave for 2mins. Done!

So here I'm going to show you how to make my favorite Tomato & Basil Soup!
Me and my family were chinese.My dad and mom not a big fans of western foods.
I made this soup and let them tried.They loves it so much.
So please give it a try!
As I called it diet soup!
You should NOT put lots of salt and sugar in it (Cos its bad for your diet), but you can always put spice in it.Make it much more flavorful.
I know sometimes diet foods was quite boring.
But this soup is perfect for everyone and so flavorful!
I mean it just a normal tomato & basil soup.
Only much special for people who are dieting!(on not adding any salt and sugar!)
This soup is super healthy.
**very very easy to make!**

If you are not dieting,of course you can add more salt and sugar in it.
But trust me!!! There is not need to! Just follow my recipe and see how it turns out!



Tomato & Basil Soup Recipe

*You can add as much or as little of the vegetables you want.


                            Ingredients:

1 Onion (Chopped into little pieces)

2-3 slices of celery  (Chopped into little pieces)

2-3 Carrots  (Chopped into little pieces)

6-7 peeled and chopped large tomato OR use one canned 400g of peeled plum tomato

(I prefer use 6-7 tomato , peeled them by yourself.why?Cos canned stuffs have lots of sodium that was bad for health.
**Cut a " X " on you tomato, boil for 2 mins in boiling water.It will be easier to remove the skin!**)

2-3 Large tomato (peeled or not is optional . I do peel them)

1-2 cups Vegetable stock(/Chicken stock / beef stock)

3-4 cups Water

15-20 leafs Fresh basil 

Dried basil (optional, I prefer add)

1-2tbsp olive oil

Salt and pepper
(For diet people, DO NOT add salt,The stock already have salt!)

1) In a large deep pot , add olive oil and chopped onion, carrots , celery.Cook for 10 mins.
2) Add all of your tomato, mash them a bit then pour the vegetable stock and water in.Cook till boiled.
3) Add all your basil ,spices , pepper and (salt) ,cook for another 2mins.
4) Puree the mixture.
    Use any kind of blender , puree food machine puree the mixture.
    *If you like soup a bit chunky, only puree half of the mixture.* 

DONE! Enjoy! How easy was that?
This time I also add white mushrooms after I puree the soup.
DELICIOUS!!




Serve with whole wheat bread!

Here is the only brand of vegetable broth that I will use!
I'm not a fans of organic food.I only care of the ingredients.
So this one is a healthy choice!



Only 22kcal ,1.2 sugar and 140 sodium(Sea salt) Per 240ml.







Free recipe,haven't try it yet!

They also have different kinds of broth and soup!


Hope you will try this recipe.Is really easy to make.You can't go wrong.
Cook a huge pot of soup serve it when ever you want to.

Have fun in the kitchen!

XX



lilymathebeauty

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