April 05, 2017 · Written by Foodtolive Team

3 Easy Vegan Soups for Those on a Weight Loss Diet

Summer is right around the corner, so now is the best time to start preparing for the bikini season. If you consider starting a spring weight loss diet, these easy vegan soups will make it much more enjoyable.

One of the biggest problems that prevent people from maintaining a healthy diet is the loss of motivation because they don’t like the taste of ‘good’ foods (vegetables, grains, legumes). These simple soup recipes prove that you can take ingredients you don’t particularly like and turn them into an amazing dish full of rich, enticing flavor.

Top 3 Easy Vegan Soups

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Chickpeas, Sweet Potato, and Tomato Soup

Ingredients:

  • 2 carrots (diced)
  • 2 cups chickpeas (cooked)
  • 1 sweet potato (diced)
  • 1 bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 white onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 cups tomatoes (diced)
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds (ground)
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Heat up a pot with olive oil and sautee onion and garlic (add some salt) for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add carrots and bell pepper and leave to simmer for about 3 more minutes.
  3. Put the rest of the ingredients into the pot, bring to a boil and let simmer until sweet potatoes become tender.

You can garnish the soup with a slice of avocado and some fresh basil before serving. The chickpeas and sweet potatoes will provide you with fiber and make you feel full. This will prevent hunger pangs that can make you break your diet.

 

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Almond Butter, Fennel, and Popcorn Soup

Ingredients:

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  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 1 butternut squash (seeded and cut into small cubes)
  • ¼ cup almond butter
  • 5 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup air-popped popcorn
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
  • 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Melt coconut oil in a pot and sautee thyme and fennel seeds in it.
  2. Add squash and onions and sautee for about 5 more minutes. Be sure to add some salt and pepper.
  3. Fill the pot with broth and bring to a boil. Leave to simmer for about 20 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and let the soup cool a bit before transferring it into a food processor.
  5. Add almond butter and process until you get smooth, creamy soup.
  6. Top with popcorn and serve.

Of all easy vegan soups, this one is sure to make a lasting impression on both adults and kids. Popcorn makes it more flavorful and adds dietary fiber. It also makes the dish more fun to eat.

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Cashew and Broccoli Soup

Ingredients:

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  • 6 cups broccoli florets
  • 5 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup cashews (soaked overnight)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Process soaked cashews and 1 cup of vegetable broth in a blender until smooth.
  2. Sautee garlic, onions, and broccoli in a large pot for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add the rest of the ingredients (except vinegar) and bring to a boil. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Once the soup cools a bit, process it in a blender until smooth.
  5. Pour the soup back into the pot and heat it up with apple cider vinegar. Let simmer for 5 minutes and serve.