A warm bowl of soup can hit the spot on a cold day. It can also be a healthy way to start off a meal because it tends to be high in vegetables, filling and low in energy density. Homemade soup is a better choice than canned soup, however, because canned soup often contains the chemical BPA and is high in sodium.

Lentil Bean Soup

Cozy up with a bowl of lentil soup… packed with fiber, potassium, folate and other B-vitamins. Watch how it’s made below: