When nutritionists say that an apple can prevent seven diseases, they’re referring to its ability to help with hypertension (as apples help normalize blood pressure), colds (thanks to vitamin C, which boosts the immune system), and insomnia (lowering sugar levels promotes relaxation, while vitamin B reduces stress). This fruit is packed with polyphenols that protect cells from damage and mutations caused by free radicals. Additionally, apples help prevent cavities, cleanse the intestines, speed up metabolism, and promote fat burning. When combined with celery, the effects can be even greater, as this vegetable has what’s known as negative calorie content, meaning the body expends more energy digesting it than it gains from it. To make a dietary cream soup that aids in weight loss, you only need one apple and one vegetable from a classic soup mix.
Ingredients: 1 apple, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 beet, 1 celery stalk, a bunch of dill, 3 garlic cloves, 50g feta cheese, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 6 tablespoons water.
Chop the celery, onion, and garlic, and sauté them in olive oil. Then add the grated beet and apple. After five minutes, add a little water, season with salt and pepper, bring to a boil, and simmer for 30 minutes. Once the beet is tender, remove the soup from heat and, after it cools, mash the vegetables into a puree.
Pour the cream soup into bowls, add crumbled feta cheese and sour cream. Garnish the dish with fresh dill before serving. The apple cream soup should be served at room temperature. This dish is quickly digested, doesn’t overload the digestive organs, and is perfect for the cold season.
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Avoid adding spicy seasonings to the freshly prepared soup, as this will ruin its flavor. Steer clear of khmeli-suneli, Korean spices, mint, cloves, cinnamon, ground pepper, and dried parsley.