For healthier soup
Substitute: Pureed beans or nuts for cream.
Why: Fuhrman blends 1/2 cup of cashews with five pounds of carrots. ‘You get that creamy feel, and now it’s good for you,’ he says. Or replace 1/2 cup of high-fat cream with 1/2 cup pureed cannellini beans and 1/4 to 1/2 cup of broth for a thick broth that’s higher in protein and fiber, says Shah.