When the weather turns cold and windy, warm up with our hearty and healthy winter soups. Homemade soups are easy to prepare, they’re fun for kids to slurp, and they taste great too. Our black bean and sweet potato soups are made with lots of vegetables, so every spoonful brings great nutrition to your family’s diet.
It’s hard to avoid stuffy noses and colds in the winter, but eating foods rich in vitamin A (like sweet potatoes!), can keep your family’s immune system going strong. This soup is sweet (from the sweet potatoes!), so even if your kids tend to shy away from vegetables, chances are they will love every steamy spoonful.
Nutrition Information per Serving (1 generous cup):
140 calories, 3.5g fat (0.5g saturated), 510mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 13g protein, 160% vitamin AMany homemade soups are made with beans, proteins, and lots of vegetables, so every spoonful is packed with nutrient-rich flavor.
Here are a few things to consider to smartly shop and sip soups:
Watch the Salt:
Store-bought soups are among the top-10 sources of sodium in a child’s diet, and too much salt can increase the risk of high blood pressure. To help, when buying canned soups, read labels, compare brands, and choose the lowest sodium options at the market.
According to the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, sodium should be limited each day to:
Side-Lying Hold
This hold is useful when:
Cross-Cradle Hold
This hold is useful when:
Clutch or “Football” Hold
This hold is useful when:
Cradle Hold
This hold is useful when:
Laid-Back Hold
This hold is useful when:
Share this link via: