As colder temperatures set in, it's natural to start thinking about warming comfort meals, such as soups. While they are warm and inviting, soups are also an excellent vehicle for packing in nutritious ingredients that keep you full and satisfied.

1. Whole Grains

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Adding whole grains like brown rice, quinoa, barley, or farro is a simple, inexpensive way to make your soup more satisfying. Whole grains absorb broth, creating a thicker, heartier texture that satisfies. Unlike refined grains (such as rice and pasta made with white flour), whole grains retain their fiber, which slows digestion, steadies blood sugar and energy levels, and keeps you fuller for longer.

Try this : Add cooked quinoa to vegetable soup, barley to mushroom or lentil stew, or toss

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