Heart-Healthy Spicy Broth
Warm, nourishing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Heart-Healthy Spicy Broth is the ultimate comfort food that’s as good for your heart as it is for your taste buds. Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like baby spinach, carrots, celery, and freshly minced ginger, this recipe combines wholesome veggies with aromatic spices such as turmeric and cumin for a delicious anti-inflammatory boost. A hint of red chili flakes adds just the right amount of heat, balanced by zesty lime wedges for a refreshing finish. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, this low-sodium broth is gluten-free adaptable, making it ideal for diverse dietary needs. Ready in under 35 minutes, it’s an easy-to-make dish that works wonderfully as both a light starter or a hearty main course. Whether you’re looking to support your health or simply enjoy a flavorful bowl of goodness, this recipe delivers on all fronts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 large Yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, minced
- 2 medium Carrots, sliced thinly
- 2 stalks Celery stalks, chopped
- 6 cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
- 0.5 teaspoons Red chili flakes
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
- 1 whole Lime, cut into wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until it begins to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced carrots and chopped celery, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth and bring it to a simmer.
Stir in the soy sauce or tamari, red chili flakes, ground turmeric, and ground cumin.
Let the broth simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the vegetables to tenderize.
Add the baby spinach and cook for 2 minutes, just until the spinach wilts.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, keeping in mind the heart-healthy nature of the dish by avoiding excessive salt.
Ladle the broth into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Serve with lime wedges for a bright, zesty finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
407 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.3 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2008 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.0 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 272 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 2132 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.
