{"id":240790,"date":"2021-08-25T09:04:31","date_gmt":"2021-08-25T07:04:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/potatonation.co.za\/?p=240790"},"modified":"2021-08-25T09:04:31","modified_gmt":"2021-08-25T07:04:31","slug":"why-does-potato-soup-tick-all-the-boxes-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/potatonation.co.za\/staging\/why-does-potato-soup-tick-all-the-boxes-this-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does potato soup tick all the boxes this winter?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There is something comforting about home-cooked potato soup. It literally warms you up and can be prepared as a starter or a filling component of any menu. Whether you like a vegetarian soup or prefer a meaty addition, here are some reasons why it is favourable to root for potato soup this chilly season.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nutrition and Immunity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Potatoes contain several nutrients that play a part in contributing to our immunity. These include the vitamins A, C, D, E, B6 (pyridoxine), B9 (folate), B12 (cobalamin), and the minerals zinc, iron, copper, selenium, and magnesium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Heart Health<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t be deceived by the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/potatonation.co.za\/health-talk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">myths that veggies must be colourful to contain any heart health benefits<\/a>. Potato soup surpasses just being tasty, versatile and convenient \u2013 to also supporting your heart health through its nutrients such as fibre, potassium and vitamin C. As an added perk, depending on your preparation, potato soup can be enjoyed in such a way that it does not have cholesterol content \u2013 which is beneficial to your heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Following a Cause&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The International Year of Fruits and Vegetables 2021 (IYFV), as declared by the UN General Assembly, aims at raising awareness of the benefits of fruit and vegetable consumption and positions them as dietary essentials. This cause promotes diversified, balanced and healthy diets and lifestyles \u2013 as well as minimising waste. Potato soup can be consumed as is or enjoyed with other vegetables to promote such intake. Potato skins are loaded with fibre and, as such, can also form part of the dish, thereby reducing wastage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All things said and done; your favourite&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/potatonation.co.za\/2021\/05\/31\/how-do-potatoes-play-a-role-in-your-heart-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">potato soup can promote heart health<\/a>&nbsp;and go a long way in filling you up in a yummy way. Taste for yourself. Dig into our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/potatonation.co.za\/potato-recipes\/creamy-potato-soup-with-crispy-potato-croutons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creamy potato soup with crispy potato croutons<\/a>&nbsp;or many other tasty, versatile and convenient potato soup recipes on Potato Nation\u2019s website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is something comforting about home-cooked potato soup. 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