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Soup seems the perfect warming winter meal. But how healthy is it really? And which type of soup should you choose?

Nutritionists urge us to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day but it can be difficult to hit these targets. A bowl of soup is one excellent way to make sure you are 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 phytochemicals - antioxidants found in plants that destroy harmful chemicals in your body.

Researchers in Thailand and Japan have now discovered that a certain soup could help prevent cancer. The spicy Tom Yum Gung soup with shrimps, coriander, lemon grass and various chillies may also contain cancer-fighting properties. Researchers decided to investigate the ingredients in the soup after it was discovered that Thais have a very low rate of intestinal cancers.

Scientists claim that this particular soup is 100 times better at preventing cancers than other types of food. Researcher Suratwadee Jiwajinda says, 'A combination of the main ingredients in the soup can block cancer cells.'

The research team are now trying to extract the chemical compounds from the ingredients to discover exactly how they fight against cancer. The study did not identify how much of the soup was needed to prevent cancer.

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.

Try and avoid 'luxury' soups containing cream as this means they could have high levels of fat. You should also avoid canned and packet soups as they contain higher amounts of salt and additives.So which type of soup is right for you? Here's a guide to the range of soups available.

Canned soups
Canned soup contain lower amounts of vitamin C, vitamin B1 and much more salt than fresh or homemade soup to help prolong its shelf-life.'Canned soups are quite high in salt,' says Dr Frankie Robinson from the British Nutrition Foundation. 'If you are on a low salt diet, check the labels on the can for the amount of sodium in the soup.'Sodium is the 'raw' form of salt found in foods. The recommended amount of salt we should be eating in a day is 6 grams, or onecook

Ingredients

    3 Italian turkey sausage links (4 ounces each), casings removed
    1 medium onion, chopped
    6 garlic cloves, minced
    2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
    1-3/4 cups water
    1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
    1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
    1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
    2-1/4 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
    1/4 teaspoon pepper
    Dash crushed red pepper flakes
    Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

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Nutritional Facts

1-1/3 cups (calculated without cheese) equals 203 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 40 mg cholesterol, 878 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 16 g protein.
Directions

    Crumble sausage into a Dutch oven; add onion. Cook and stir over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
    Add tortellini; return to a boil. Cook for 7-9 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; add the spinach, basil, pepper and pepper flakes. Cook 2-3 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted. Serve with cheese if desired.