The soup is super easy to whip up (Image: Getty Images)
As the autumnal season takes a firm hold, comfort becomes the go-to for many of us, with hearty meals at the top of the agenda.
It’s the prime time for indulging in warm soups, and one woman has taken to social media to divulge her easy-to-make that’s not only delicious, but could also be the trick to shedding a few pounds. Shai, the influencer behind the handle @turbangirlofficial, responded to her followers’ curiosity by revealing how she concocts her famous soup.
During the peak of her slimming journey, Shai admitted to consuming the soup four to five times weekly, praising its protein-rich and vegetable-packed contents. Moreover, she pointed out the benefits of soup for , as its consistency tends to satisfy hunger for extended periods.
This “secret” concoction was pivotal in her impressive loss of over 20kg (approximately three stone) in months. Yet now, she’s peeling back the curtain on this to satisfy the eager masses searching for effortlessly manageable weight loss strategies.
According to Shai, the starts with boiling roughly 130g of chicken breast until it reaches a shreddable state. The meat should be seasoned generously with salt, pepper, turmeric and just a hint of saffron.
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She then turns to browning her array of vegetables in a blend of one tablespoon each of olive oil, garlic paste and ginger paste. Shai tosses a full bag of spinach, an array of mixed frozen veggies, a handful of sweetcorn, plus diced onion and tomato into the mix to complete her nourishing creation.
The user also throws in some red lentils, though she confessed you can switch up the veggies and lentils to suit your taste. Then, she stirs in half a cup of oats, a few spring onions, two tablespoons of soy sauce and a selection of seasonings to add an extra zing.
Shai has a penchant for turmeric powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, chilli and parsley – but she conceded these can be tweaked according to personal preference. When the shredded chicken is semi-cooked, she folds it into the mixture.
Next up, she pours in one cup of stock cube solution, followed by two cups of water. The final step is a simple stir-together before tweaking the Instapot settings as needed.
For those using a hob instead of an Instapot, Shai advises simmering on low heat for 20 to 30 minutes after setting it to cook for half an hour. Any surplus can be frozen for later indulgence.
Ive had a few people ask me for my soup recipe, so here it is! Just FYI, because of all the vegetables, you may need to pop to loo ?????? ?????? you can always adjust the amount of veg/lentils to suit your tummy! Let me know you try it! At the peak of my weight loss I would have this weight loss soup atleast 4-5 times a week! Its full of protein and vegetables, soups are great in weightloss because you can customise them how you want and because of the liquid texture theyll be sure to keep you full for a long time!
Per Shai’s calculations, a single cup of this hearty soup packs a punch with 215 calories and a protein content ranging between 18g to 20g. She also said you’ll probably get five servings out of the batch.
The has gone viral since hitting the internet, racking up over 11,000 likes, with her fans eager to share their thoughts. They’ve hailed it as a “great” culinary creation.
One enthusiast commented: “I will definitely try. It looks simple and easy.” Another chimed in with: “Great idea – I’ll definitely be trying this.”
A third added: “Going to try this. So perfect for the winter too.” Meanwhile, a fourth wrote: “I could have this for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Yum!”