As the temperature rises, hot weather can make people more prone to dehydration, heat exhaustion, and digestive discomfort. Due to the scorching heat of the sun, the digestive system can become sluggish, leading to indigestion, gas, and bloating. To combat these problems, it's essential to focus on light and easily digestible foods. Soups are an excellent option as they provide hydration, gentle nourishment, and can be customized with ingredients that aid digestion. Let's take a look into some easy-to-prepare comforting soup recipes to treat stomach upset, and bloating.

Recipes of 7 Soothing Soups to Heal Upset Stomach

Chicken Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

500 gram boneless chicken breast, kosher salt (to taste), pepper (to taste), 2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion (diced), 2 celery sticks (chopped), 2 medium carrots (sliced), 2-3 garlic cloves (minced), 400 gram tomatoes (diced), 1 large potato (cut into small cubes), 1 large zucchini (diced), 250 gram mushroom (diced), 8 cups chicken stock (low on salt), and 2 tablespoon parsley (chopped).

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Instructions

First, season the chicken with salt and pepper. Follow the procedure to sear the chicken in oil until golden brown and set aside. After that, add onion, celery, and carrots to the pot, and sauté them for 2-3 minutes.

Then include the garlic, tomatoes, potatoes, zucchini, and mushrooms one by one. And next, pour in the stock. At this time, add the chicken into the pot. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and allow it to simmer for 35 minutes or until the chicken and vegetables are fully cooked. You can serve it with a chopped parsley garnish.

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Lentil Soup

Ingredients

2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion (chopped), 2 garlic cloves (mined), 1 large carrot (chopped), 2 celery ribs (chopped), 400 gram lentils (rinsed), 400 gram tomato (crushed), 1.5 liters vegetable stock, ½ teaspoon cumin and coriander powder, 1 ½ teaspoon paprika powder, 2 bay leaves, 1 lemon (zest + juice), ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and fresh parsley (to garnish).

Instructions

First, heat the oil in a large pan. Next, add garlic and onion and cook for 2 minutes. After that, put celery, and carrot and cook for 7-10 minutes to establish the flavor foundation of the soup.

Then gradually add lentils, tomato, vegetable stock, cumin and coriander powder, paprika powder, bay leaves, and pepper. Simmer it for 35-40 minutes. Afterwards, remove bay leaves. At this point, thicken the soup with a blender or transfer it to a blender and blend. Adjust consistency with water. To complete it, season with salt, pepper, lemon zest, juice and garnish with parsley.

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Potato Soup

Ingredients

4 potatoes (chopped), 3 cloves garlic (crushed), 1 onion (chopped), ½ cup milk, 1 to 2 cups water or vegetable stock, 4 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon black pepper, salt (to taste), and oregano (optional).

Instructions

First, in a pan, melt 2 tablespoon butter and sauté garlic with onions. Next, increase the heat and add potatoes, pepper, and salt. Sauté them again until well cooked. Then, lower the flame and pour the milk. Cook it for 8-10 minutes more. After that, add water and adjust the consistency as you desire. Cook the soup for 10-15 minutes. You can blend it for a smooth soup. Serve with oregano garnishing. 

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Ginger Carrot Soup

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ medium onion (chopped), ½ teaspoon salt, 3 garlic cloves (smashed), 500 gram carrots (roughly chopped), 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated), 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 3 cups vegetable broth, black pepper (freshly ground), and coconut milk (for garnish, optional).

Instructions

First, heat the oil in a large pot. Consequently, add onions, salt, and pepper. Cook it until softened, stirring occasionally. Then, include garlic, carrots and cook for 8 minutes more. At that moment, stir in ginger, apple cider vinegar, and broth. Simmer the soup for 30 minutes.

After that, blend until smooth. Adjust consistency and sweetness as you desire. Serve it with a drizzle of coconut milk. Your comforting soup is ready to enjoy.

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Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients

2 tablespoon oil, 1 onion (thinly sliced), 2 clove garlic, 400gm pumpkin (sliced), ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper (crushed), 2 cup water, and cream (to garnish).

Instructions

Before you begin, gather all ingredients. Now heat the oil in a large pan. Once the oil is heated, sauté onions and garlic. In the next step, add pumpkin, salt, and pepper. Sauté all together briefly.

It’s time to pour in water and boil the soup for 15 minutes. Following the step, blend it into a smooth paste. Finally, decorate this yummy soup with cream and serve it sprinkled with black pepper.

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Chicken Detox Soup

Ingredients

700 gram boneless skinless chicken breast, 2 liters chicken broth, 1 large onion (chopped), 3 cups broccoli florets, 2 ½ cups carrots (sliced), 2 cups  celery (chopped), 1 ½ cups peas, ¼ cup  parsley (chopped), 3 tablespoons fresh ginger (grated), 4 garlic cloves (minced), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, ¼ - ½ teaspoon red pepper (crushed),  ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric, salt, and pepper.

Instructions

First, set a large saucepan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add olive oil, onions, celery, ginger, and garlic. Sauté for 5-6 minutes. Afterward include chicken breasts, broth, carrots, apple cider vinegar, crushed red pepper, turmeric, and 1 teaspoon sea salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20+ minutes until chicken is cooked. Subsequently, remove the chicken and let it cool.

Now incorporate broccoli, peas, and parsley into the pot. Again continue simmering until the broccoli is tender. Once everything else is done, shred the chicken and add it back to the soup. Season with salt, pepper and serve warm.

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Mixed Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

2 teaspoon oil, 2 clove garlic (finely chopped), 1 inch ginger (finely chopped), ½ onion (finely chopped), 2 tablespoon coriander stem (finely chopped), ½ carrot (finely chopped), 2 tablespoon cabbage (shredded), 2 tablespoon beans (finely chopped), 2 tablespoon sweet corn, 3 cups water, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper powder, 1 tablespoon corn flour, ¼ cup water, 3 tablespoon coriander (finely chopped), and 2 tablespoon lemon juice.

Instructions

First, heat the oil in a large pan. Add garlic, ginger, and sauté these.  Continuously include onion and coriander stems. Sauté them briefly again. Right now, slowly incorporate carrot, cabbage, beans, and sweet corn, and this time sauté for a minute. Gradually put in water, salt, and pepper powder. Boil this soup for 5 minutes. By that time, prepare corn flour slurry and pour it into the soup. Boil it for the final time for 2 minutes. Now, turn off the heat, add coriander and lemon juice. For the finishing touch, garnish it with coriander leaves. Your lemon coriander soup is ready.

Conclusion

When your stomach is upset and bloated, finding relief is crucial to restoring your health. One effective way to soothe these issues is by consuming light and nourishing soups. So far, we have explored seven nutritious soup recipes that can help alleviate your troubled stomach. These soups provide gentle nourishment, aid digestion, and offer a range of delicious flavors. So, grab a spoon, prepare one of these nourishing soups, and let their warmth and goodness restore your digestive balance.

However, it's essential to remember that different individuals might respond differently to specific ingredients, especially if they have allergies or sensitivities. So, choosing ingredients that suit your preferences and dietary needs is advisable.

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