Broth-based soup warms you with nutrients instead of fat and sodium

One of the nicest things about cold weather is a hot bowl of soup. Even nicer are the health benefits all the vegetables in soup provide. Today’s recipe delivers both warmth and nutrients.

Cream-based and cheesy soups are usually high in saturated fat, calories and sodium. But making broth-based soups is a convenient way to make use of winter fare like pumpkin, butternut squash, carrots and parsnips. In addition, broth-based soups can help you stay hydrated. When the weather turns cold, many people forget that low temperatures can interfere with you sense of thirst.