Soup is an important part of everyday diet of most cultures. Many people nowadays rely on soup especially those who are on diet. It is considered a light meal and an easy to eat food. Most food establishments are making their own version of soup and introducing it to the market. Their menu will never be complete without the soup category.

The similarities and differences of soups. All soup has broth or stock, either it is meat or vegetables. They use fresh lime juice, extra olive oil, thyme and other spices. They use different vegetables and side dishes as well as spices.

Favorite soups in town!

Main ingredients: shrimps, broth, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, lime juice, fish sauce and chilli peppers.

Some restaurants are proposing some add-ons ingredients to make it more delicious and unique.

Macros

Kcal 209 : C 24g/ P 21g/ F 3g

LAKSA- is a spicy sticky noodle soup originated in Southeast Asia. It has different variations in terms of flavors like, Curry Laksa,Nyonya laksa, Asam laksa & Laksa lemak. The secret of this soup is the depth of the flavor which can be made from scratch and play with each ingredient.

Main ingredients: rice noodles or vermicelli, coconut milk, chicken, prawn , fish, mushrooms & curry soup base.

Every restaurant has their own version of laksa that made them popular.

Macros

Kcal 228 : C 16g/ P 30g/ F 4g

LENTIL- it is soup based on lentils. It may be mixed by veggies or meat and use yellow, black or brown lentils. It originated in Europe, North Africa and in the Middle East. This soup is a good source of vitamins and minerals. This is also a perfect addition to a weight loss diet.

Main ingredients: Lentils, carrots, celery, oregano, bay leaf & basil

Either it is prepared at home or in the restaurants, lentils soup will always be the same. It varies according to the kind of lentils used.

Macros

Kcal 450 : C 59g/ P 23g/ F 15g

CREAM OF MUSHROOMS - It originated in North America as their common condensed canned soup. It is mostly used as a base ingredient in casserole and also considered as their “comfort food”. It is easy to cook and the simplest soup yet one of the most delicious and safe to eat soup especially to those who have heart issues since mushrooms have low in sodium and are great for weight loss.

Main ingredients: Cream or milk, mushrooms and/or mushrooms broth.

Macros

Kcal 335 : C 31g/ P 9g/ F 19g

CLASSIC TOMATO SOUP - it is a simple unadorned soup usually paired by toasted bread or grilled cheese sandwich and dressed up with simple garnishes. They considered this soup as a comforting meal and called it a sophisticated soup. This soup is high in a number of essential nutrients. It gives high amounts of fiber, potassium, and vitamin A, C & K.

Main ingredients: Chicken broth, All purpose flour, whole peeled plum tomatoes, Fresh thymes, fresh basil unsalted butter & olive oil.

Macros

Kcal 386 : C 34g/ P 7g/ F 24g

MINESTRONE - It is a thick italian soup made with vegetables. Sometimes added with pasta or rice or both considerable. This has always been part of the traditional italian cuisine and mediterannean diet. This is a hearty version of vegetable soup which is backed up with beans and pasta. It is a super- healthy - mixture.

Main ingredients: Beans, macaroni pasta, carrots and tomatoes.

Macros

Kcal 330 : C 39g/ P 8g/ F 16g

FRENCH ONIONS - French origin usually based on meat stock and onions, usually served with croutons and cheese on top of the piece of bread. It is made with caramelized onions, beef broth, with white wine. It is better to eat the next day, it becomes tastier. This soup is high in sodium. Eating often is not advisable.

Main ingredients: Beef stock, onions, parmesan cheese and french bread.

Macros

Kcal 522 : C 45g/ P 14g/ F 32g

Soup is a great way to stay hydrated and full. It is a great antidote for times when a person is sick because of the overloaded nutrient contents.

Want to know more? and informed? Join and be with us with the same objectives. Sign-up at www.nutrical.co or contact us/ WA +971549941190 or email at info@nutrical.co for more details and information