Soup appears to be the perfect winter meal, but is it healthy? Yes. According to nutritionists you should eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day but sometimes this can be difficult for the working family. A bowl of soup is one excellent way to make sure you and your family is getting at least two of those portions. A mixed vegetable or minestrone soup will also ensure you get a good mix of minerals, nutrients and phytochemical-antioxidants found in plants that destroy harmful chemicals in your body.Some scientists claim that particular soups is 100 times better of preventing cancers than other types of food. The type of soup you choose to eat can have a significant impact on your diet. When you are picking a soup it is important to look for ones that contain vegetables for vitamins and nutrients, and beans or pasta for slow-release carbohydrates to give you energy throughout the rest of the day. This book contains all the homemade soups that contain the vitamins and nutrients for you and your family to help continue your healthy and happy life style.