Heart-Healthy Rice Noodle Soup
Indulge in the comforting, nutrient-packed goodness of Heart-Healthy Rice Noodle Soup, a wholesome dish brimming with vibrant vegetables and bold flavors designed to nourish your body and soul. This low-sodium recipe features tender brown rice noodles swimming in a flavorful broth enriched with garlic, ginger, and a hint of fresh lime juice for an energizing zing. With nutrient-rich baby spinach, crisp carrots, and sweet red bell pepper, every spoonful delivers a satisfying blend of textures and colors. Quick and easy to prepare in just 40 minutes, this heart-healthy meal is perfect for busy weeknights or anytime you crave a bowl of delicious and guilt-free comfort food. Serve it warm, garnished with fresh cilantro and green onions, for a delightful soup that’s low in sodium but full of taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces brown rice noodles
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, julienned
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 fresh lime, juiced
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cook the brown rice noodles according to package instructions, drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add minced garlic, minced ginger, and chopped onion to the pot. Sauté for about 3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
Add sliced carrots and julienned red bell pepper to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften.
Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Stir in the baby spinach and let it wilt in the hot broth for about 1 minute.
Add the cooked rice noodles to the soup, stirring to combine.
Season the soup with low-sodium soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Stir well to blend the flavors.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the fresh lime juice.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions and chopped fresh cilantro.
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1249 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.2 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2002 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 245.0 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.1 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.4 g | ||
| Protein | 28.5 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 289 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 2351 mg | 50% | |
*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.
