Heart-Healthy Classic Clear Vegetable Soup
Experience the nourishing simplicity of our *Heart-Healthy Classic Clear Vegetable Soup*, a wholesome delight packed with vivid flavors and essential nutrients. Crafted with fresh, nutrient-rich vegetables like zucchini, carrots, celery, and green beans, this recipe showcases a light, low-sodium vegetable broth infused with aromatic herbs such as bay leaf and thyme. The subtle tang of freshly squeezed lemon juice perfectly complements the natural sweetness of the vegetables, while a dash of black pepper adds just the right touch of warmth. This easy-to-prepare, low-fat soup is ideal for detoxifying meals or warming up on chilly days. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s perfect for anyone seeking a heart-healthy soup recipe that doesn’t compromise on taste. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant, satisfying finish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 whole medium onion
- 3 whole garlic cloves
- 2 whole medium carrots
- 2 whole celery stalks
- 1 whole medium zucchini
- 100 grams green beans
- 1 whole ripe tomato
- 1 liter low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and finely chop the carrots, celery, and zucchini.
Trim the ends of the green beans and cut them into 1-inch pieces.
Blanch the tomato in boiling water for a minute, peel off the skin, and then dice it.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the carrots, celery, zucchini, and green beans to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the diced tomato, low-sodium vegetable broth, bay leaf, fresh thyme, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Remove the bay leaf and stir in the chopped fresh parsley and lemon juice.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, keeping in mind the goal to keep sodium low.
Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
408 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.7 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 896 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.1 g | ||
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 255 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 2764 mg | 59% | |
*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.
