Potatoes

Potatoes are high in fiber, which can help you lose weight by keeping you fuller for longer. Fiber can help prevent heart disease by maintaining healthy cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Potatoes are also high in antioxidants, which help to prevent disease, as well as vitamins, which help your body function properly.

Let's toss in some potatoes while you're making your soup! Because of their potassium content, these starchy vegetables can help regulate fluid balance. Because COVID-19 is a respiratory illness, fluid balance is critical. Dehydration can thicken respiratory secretions, making them difficult to clear from your lungs. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, each medium spud contains 906 milligrams (mg) of potassium, making it a good source of the mineral.

If you don't like potatoes in your soup, consider snacking on bananas, avocado, and apricots, which are also high in potassium - according to Harvard University.