Heart-Healthy Hearty Green Bean Soup
Fuel your day with the wholesome goodness of Heart-Healthy Hearty Green Bean Soup, a vibrant and nourishing dish that combines garden-fresh vegetables with aromatic herbs. Perfect for a comforting lunch or light dinner, this recipe stands out with its medley of green beans, carrots, celery, and red potatoes simmered in a flavorful low-sodium vegetable broth infused with thyme and bay leaves. Enhanced with hints of tangy lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this soup is both heart-healthy and satisfying. Ready in under an hour, it's a nutrient-packed, low-calorie option for health-conscious eaters looking to enjoy a warm bowl of homemade goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 medium red potatoes, diced
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes, no-salt-added, with juice
- 2 whole bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the diced carrots, chopped celery, and diced red potatoes to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the trimmed and cut green beans to the pot, and stir in the low-sodium vegetable broth and diced tomatoes (with their juice).
Add the bay leaves, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt to the pot. Stir to combine.
Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
Simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and cooked through.
Remove the bay leaves and stir in the fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
954 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.3 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2295 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.4 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.5 g | 123% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.0 g | ||
| Protein | 23.8 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 618 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 5512 mg | 117% | |
*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.
