Heart-Healthy Bean Sprout Soup
Discover the ultimate comfort food with our *Heart-Healthy Bean Sprout Soup*, a wholesome dish packed with vibrant flavors and nutrient-rich ingredients. This low-sodium soup features the earthy goodness of bean sprouts, fresh spinach, and crunchy vegetables like carrots and celery, all simmered in a savory vegetable broth infused with aromatic ginger and garlic. A drizzle of low-sodium soy sauce adds depth, while fresh cilantro, green onions, and lime wedges provide a zesty, herbaceous finish. Perfect for a quick, guilt-free meal, this recipe is ready in just 35 minutes and ideal for anyone seeking a heart-friendly option that doesn’t compromise on flavor. Enjoy this warm, satisfying soup as a light entrée or pair it with crusty whole-grain bread for a well-rounded meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium, chopped onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 medium, peeled and sliced carrot
- 2 stalks, sliced celery
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon, grated fresh ginger
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 sliced green onions
- 0.5 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cut into wedges lime
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced carrot, and celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth and add the grated ginger. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the bean sprouts and baby spinach to the pot. Stir gently and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted.
Stir in the low-sodium soy sauce and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Remove the soup from the heat and stir in the sliced green onions and chopped cilantro.
Serve hot in bowls, garnished with fresh lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the soup as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
432 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.0 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1968 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.1 g | ||
| Protein | 15.2 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 256 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 2138 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
