{"id":323920,"date":"2022-12-15T14:52:54","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T13:52:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/blog\/the-benefits-of-healthy-soups\/"},"modified":"2025-11-26T14:47:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T13:47:44","slug":"the-benefits-of-healthy-soups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/en\/the-benefits-of-healthy-soups\/","title":{"rendered":"The benefits of healthy soups"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><\/h1>\n\n<p>You can go in any direction with soup. From a nice warm pumpkin soup on a cold winter day, to a fresh gazpacho in the Spanish sun. Bright or creamy, nice and simple or rich, starter or main course. Because of the endless possibilities, everyone has a favorite soup. But is soup really healthy? And what are the benefits of healthy soup? We will tell you all about it in this article.      <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-carousel stk-block-carousel stk--is-slide stk--arrows-justify-space-between stk--arrows-align-center stk-block stk-d7c1757\" data-slides-to-show=\"\" data-block-id=\"d7c1757\"><div class=\"stk-block-carousel__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block-carousel__slider-wrapper stk-content-align stk-d7c1757-column\"><div class=\"stk-block-carousel__slider\" role=\"list\" data-autoplay=\"4000\" data-label-slide-of=\"Slide %%d of %%d\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b469368\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b469368\"><style>.stk-b469368-inner-blocks{align-items:center !important;justify-content:center !important;}.stk-b469368 {margin-top:0px !important;}.stk-b469368-container{max-width:1500px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}<\/style><div 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stk-column stk-block stk-4b67b8b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"4b67b8b\"><style>.stk-4b67b8b-inner-blocks{align-items:center !important;justify-content:center !important;}.stk-4b67b8b {margin-top:0px !important;}.stk-4b67b8b-container{max-width:1500px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-4b67b8b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk--column-flex stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-4b67b8b-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c9f8b7e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c9f8b7e\"><style>.stk-c9f8b7e-inner-blocks{align-items:center !important;justify-content:center !important;}.stk-c9f8b7e {margin-top:0px !important;}.stk-c9f8b7e-container{max-width:1500px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c9f8b7e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk--column-flex stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c9f8b7e-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"stk-block-carousel__buttons\"><button class=\"stk-block-carousel__button stk-block-carousel__button__prev\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-left\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-left\"  viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M34.52 239.03L228.87 44.69c9.37-9.37 24.57-9.37 33.94 0l22.67 22.67c9.36 9.36 9.37 24.52.04 33.9L131.49 256l154.02 154.75c9.34 9.38 9.32 24.54-.04 33.9l-22.67 22.67c-9.37 9.37-24.57 9.37-33.94 0L34.52 272.97c-9.37-9.37-9.37-24.57 0-33.94z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><button class=\"stk-block-carousel__button stk-block-carousel__button__next\" aria-label=\"Next slide\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-right\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-right\"  viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"stk-block-carousel__dots\" role=\"list\" data-label=\"Slide %%d\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wat-is-een-gezonde-soep\">What is a healthy soup?<\/h2>\n\n<p>Soup can fit very well into a healthy diet. In fact, you can easily get a lot of vegetables with soup. A good bowl of vegetable soup quickly provides you with 100 grams of vegetables. This is almost half of the recommended daily intake of 250 grams of vegetables. Soup is also very filling and contributes nicely to your fluid intake.    <\/p>\n\n<p>But not all soups are equally healthy. How healthy a soup is depends on its ingredients. Soups with a lot of cream, salt, sugar or fatty meat are usually not so healthy. On the contrary, a healthy soup contains many ingredients such as:   <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vegetables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legumes, such as lentils or beans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Herbs and spices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complex carbohydrate sources (potato, whole-wheat pasta, brown rice)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vitamines-en-mineralen-in-soep\">Vitamins and minerals in soup<\/h3>\n\n<p>Thanks to the vegetables, legumes, herbs and spices, you quickly get a lot of healthy vitamins and minerals in your soup. For example, these vitamins and minerals are important for your resistance, energy metabolism, concentration and muscle function. <\/p>\n\n<p>When preparing foods, vitamins can be lost. For example, think of the green water when you cook <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/ingredienten\/broccoli\/\">broccoli<\/a>. You then lose vitamins to the cooking liquid, which you then often flush down the drain. A big advantage of soup is that you preserve all the moisture. As a result, you lose a lot less nutrients. In addition, heating makes some nutrients more absorbable for our body. Think, for example, of beta-carotene, which is found a lot in orange vegetables, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/ingredienten\/wortel\/\">carrot<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/ingredienten\/flespompoen\/\">bottle squash<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25748063\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(1<\/a>).        <\/p>\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/gezonde-snacks-tips-en-recepten-voor-een-verantwoorde-snack\/\">A soup can also be a tasty and healthy snack, discover all the tips and tricks on healthy snacking in our blog.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tomatensoep-3-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-208875\"><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zelf-een-gezonde-soep-maken\">Making your own healthy soup<\/h2>\n\n<p>Of course, when you make your own soup, you can make it as healthy as you like. Here are some helpful tips. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gebruik-veel-groenten\">Use lots of vegetables<\/h3>\n\n<p>By using lots of vegetables, you ensure that your soup is packed with healthy vitamins, minerals and fiber. In addition, vegetables make the soup extra filling and add lots of flavor and texture. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-breng-op-smaak-met-kruiden-en-specerijen\">Season with herbs and spices<\/h3>\n\n<p>Herbs and spices are great for adding more flavor to your homemade soups without having to use a lot of salt. Moreover, they also contain many healthy nutrients. For example, choose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/ingredienten\/komijn\/\">cumin<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/ingredienten\/peterselie\/\">parsley<\/a> or fresh <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/ingredienten\/basilicum\/\">basil<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kies-je-ingredienten-slim\">Choose your ingredients smartly<\/h3>\n\n<p>The best advice for making a healthy soup is to make sure vegetables remain the main ingredient. But, of course, you can certainly add all kinds of other ingredients. Choose things you like, but above all, think about what kind of soup you want to make. Do you want a hearty soup? Then make a soup with lentils or potatoes, for example. Do you want more protein in your soup? Then pieces of meat, fish or an egg are also a great option. A small splash of cream can also be added if you like, but don&#8217;t overdo it.         <\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/top-8-snelle-gezonde-recepten-smaakvolle-maaltijden-in-20-minuten\/\">Not in the mood for soup? Don&#8217;t feel like standing in the kitchen for a long time? Discover our top 8 quick and healthy dishes.  <\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Zoete-aardappelsoep-met-spaanse-peper-scaled-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-208877\"><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kook-niet-langer-dan-nodig\">Do not cook longer than necessary<\/h3>\n\n<p>When the soup is heated, some vitamins may be partially lost. Vitamin C and folic acid are especially susceptible to this<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0889157505001067\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(2<\/a>). By not cooking the soup too long, you ensure that as much vitamin C and folic acid as possible is preserved. Fortunately, the other vitamins and minerals are retained a lot better.   <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-kant-en-klare-soep-ook-gezond\">Is ready-made soup also healthy?<\/h2>\n\n<p>Extra salt, sugar and\/or cream is often added to ready-made soups from a bag or can. You also regularly come across processed meat in ready-made soups. Think for example of pea soup with smoked sausage or tomato soup with meatballs. Of course this can be very tasty for a change, but to have this as a standard part of your diet is usually not the best choice.   <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-soepen-van-sapje\">Soups from Sapje<\/h2>\n\n<p>Of course, you can go ahead and make delicious healthy soups yourself. But you may not always have time for this or feel like it. At Sapje we have several healthy vegetable soups in our assortment. Our soups are always packed with vegetables and thus provide you with a lot of healthy nutrients. The 100% organic ingredients are carefully chosen and each soup is deliciously flavored with the best herbs and spices. Below is a list of our healthy soups:     <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/winkel\/soepjes\/tomatensoep\/\">Tomato Soup<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/winkel\/soepjes\/pompoensoep\/\">Pumpkin Soup<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/winkel\/soepjes\/courgettesoep\/\">Zucchini Soup<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/winkel\/soepjes\/tom-kha-kai-knolselderijsoep\/\">Celeriac Soup<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/winkel\/soepjes\/marokkaanse-zoete-aardappelsoep\/\">Sweet potato soup<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/winkel\/soepjes\/groentebouillon\/\">Vegetable broth<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nieuw-paprikasoep-en-bloemkoolsoep\">New! Bell pepper soup and cauliflower soup <\/h3>\n\n<p>Good news!!! We have now added two more delicious soups to our range. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/winkel\/soepjes\/paprikasoep\/\">red bell pepper soup<\/a> has a warm sweet taste and a slightly spicy character thanks to the addition of the special aromatic pepper Piment d&#8217;Espelette. Our new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/winkel\/soepjes\/bloemkoolsoep\/\">cauliflower soup<\/a> is a perfect warm-up for your body. The cheerful yellow color immediately catches your attention, and when you open the bottle, the delicious scents of the herbs and spices immediately meet you.    <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/courgettesoep-scaled-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-208869\"><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-soepkuur\">Soup cure<\/h3>\n\n<p>Do you want to use soups to let go of your old unhealthy habits and work toward a new lifestyle with healthy habits? Then our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/detox\/\">detox <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/winkel\/kuur\/soepkuur\/\">soup cure<\/a> is for you. During the soup cure, you are consciously working on your daily diet for three days. It is an accessible way to step out of your normal pattern. Read more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/winkel\/kuur\/soepkuur\/\">3 day soup cure<\/a> here.    <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-sapje-faq faq\" id=\"7j96jnb9p\"><summary class=\"faq__question\"><strong>What is the healthiest soup?<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"faq__answer\">The healthiest soup is one made from <strong>pure, organic vegetables<\/strong>, rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals &#8211; without unnecessary additives like cream, sugar or preservatives. At Sapje, we make our soups with the same care and quality as our juices: <strong>100% natural and full of nourishing ingredients<\/strong> like tuberous vegetables, herbs, spices and superfoods, good thing! <\/div><\/details>\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-sapje-faq faq\" id=\"vzn2fiwqt\"><summary class=\"faq__question\"><strong>Is eating soup every day healthy?<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"faq__answer\">Yes, eating soup every day <strong>can be healthy<\/strong>, as long as it has a balanced composition. Vegetable soup is an easy way to get lots of vegetables. Just be careful to avoid soups with lots of salt, cream or flavor enhancers. Variety and plenty of other high-fiber, solid foods remain important.   <\/div><\/details>\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-sapje-faq faq\" id=\"b4ierdpzc\"><summary class=\"faq__question\"><strong>Can soup replace a meal?<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"faq__answer\">Certainly, soup can be a full-fledged meal, <strong>provided it contains enough nutrients<\/strong>. For example, add protein (such as lentils and tofu), healthy fats (olive oil, avocado) and complex carbohydrates (quinoa, beans or whole grain cereals). So a well-filled soup can replace lunch or dinner just fine.  <\/div><\/details>\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-sapje-faq faq\" id=\"vktspz7rw\"><summary class=\"faq__question\"><strong>Which soup is good for losing weight?<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"faq__answer\">A <strong>vegetable-rich, clear soup without cream or white paste<\/strong> is ideal while losing weight. For example, the soups from that we have at Sapje! <\/div><\/details>\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-sapje-faq faq\" id=\"k0dumyew1\"><summary class=\"faq__question\"><strong>Which soup is good for the gut?<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"faq__answer\">Soups with <strong>fiber-rich vegetables<\/strong>, <strong>bone broth<\/strong>, and <strong>fermentation-promoting spices<\/strong> (such as ginger, turmeric, or fennel seeds) are gentle on your digestion.<\/div><\/details>\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can go in any direction with soup. From a nice warm pumpkin soup on a cold winter day, to a fresh gazpacho in the Spanish sun. Bright or creamy, nice and simple or rich, starter or main course. Because of the endless possibilities, everyone has a favorite soup. But is soup really healthy? 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