Homemade Soups & Stews: 3 Reasons to Love These Staples of Healthy Eating

First, a story...

Several summers ago, my family and I drove to the Outer Banks for vacation.

After what felt like 735 hours on the shimmering hot road, we pulled the minivan over for a picnic lunch in a scorching Dollar General parking lot. (This is what happens when you take the "scenic" route.)

Sweaty, bored, and overheated, we pulled out the meals we'd packed for the kids early that morning: cold turkey sandwiches, chilled crackers & cheese, frozen GoGurts. 

Then, I pulled out my high-noon-on-a-95-degree-day lunch: a Thermos of hearty, steaming-hot homemade soup.

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Um, what?

Well, yeah...after 18 months of heroic healthy eating to help my body deal with chronic medical issues, I'd worked out a fantastic system. And homemade soups were central to my success—even in the dog days of summer. ;)

3 Reasons to Love Homemade Soups & Stews (Any Time of Year)

They're Super Easy

⚪ Make a big batch for dinner & refrigerate leftovers in pint canning jars for grab-and-go lunches

⚪ Plan soup or stew for dinner every few nights to keep your fridge stocked with choices

⚪ Love your slow-cooker or Instant Pot—they make soup-making easy

They're Super Satisfying

⚪ Include high-quality fats, incorporate tons of veggies, and use bone broth as a base

⚪ Select high-quality, nutrient-dense meats

⚪ Rotate among 5-10 favorite recipes

⚪ Feature a wide variety of meats, veggies, and seasonings

⚪ Plan for big batches and generous servings

They're Super Healthy​

⚪ You control the quality of every ingredient

⚪ Easily boost nutrition with simple substitutions & healthy add-ins

⚪ Create meals that are clean, complete & nutrient-dense

⚪ Check off all the food groups in one pot

Do you have a favorite soup or stew recipe? Leave a comment and share it with us!

Be well,