Full recipe>>> Treasure Veggie Soup” – Blood Sugar Friendly Soup
🥣 Description
This colorful, hearty vegetable soup is a natural blood sugar stabilizer. Packed with fiber, antioxidants, and low‑GI vegetables, it helps slow sugar absorption and keeps you full longer. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a light detox meal. Its simple ingredients make it quick to prepare while delivering maximum flavor and health benefits.
🥕 Ingredients
2 medium potatoes, diced
1 large carrot, sliced
1 bell pepper, chopped
1/2 medium cabbage, shredded
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
1 tbsp olive oil
6 cups vegetable broth or water
Salt & pepper, to taste
Herbs: 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tsp dried parsley
Optional: a pinch of chili flakes for a little heat
🍲 Instructions
Prep the vegetables: Wash and chop all vegetables as listed.
Sauté aromatics (optional): Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
Add the vegetables: Add potatoes, carrot, bell pepper, celery, and cabbage to the pot. Stir well.
Add broth: Pour in 6 cups of vegetable broth or water. Bring to a boil.
Simmer: Reduce heat to low and simmer for 25–30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
Season: Add salt, pepper, and herbs. Adjust flavors as needed.
Serve: Enjoy hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
💡 Notes & Tips
Texture variation: For a creamier soup, lightly mash some potatoes in the pot.
Add protein: Include cooked chickpeas or lentils for added protein and satiety.
Storage: Keeps in the fridge for 3–4 days; freezes well for up to 3 months.
Flavor boost: A squeeze of lemon juice or a dash of apple cider vinegar enhances the soup’s taste and blood sugar–friendly effects.
🍽️ Servings
Makes approximately 4–6 servings.
1 serving = ~1.5 cups.
🧾 Nutritional Info (per serving, approximate)
Calories: 120–140 kcal
Carbohydrates: 25 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 3 g
Fat: 2–3 g
Sodium: depends on broth used
🌟 Benefits
Stabilizes blood sugar: Low‑GI veggies and fiber slow sugar absorption.
Supports digestion: High fiber content aids gut health.
Hydrating & low-calorie: Great for weight management.
Rich in antioxidants: Carrots, peppers, and cabbage fight oxidative stress.