Low Carb Hearty Green Bean Soup
Warm up with a bowl of "Low Carb Hearty Green Bean Soup," a flavorful and nutrient-packed recipe that's perfect for a healthy, satisfying meal. Loaded with tender green beans, aromatic garlic, and a medley of vibrant vegetables like celery, carrots, and onions, this soup offers a delicious way to enjoy wholesome ingredients while keeping things low-carb. Simmered in a herby chicken or vegetable broth infused with thyme, oregano, and a hint of bay leaf, this comforting dish is both simple to prepare and bursting with savory goodness. Ready in under an hour, it’s perfect for meal prepping or a cozy weeknight dinner. Garnish with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for an added layer of flavor that will delight your taste buds. Keto-friendly, low-carb, and utterly delicious, this green bean soup is a must-try for healthy eating enthusiasts!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, sliced
- 500 grams green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 unit bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Parmesan cheese, grated, for serving (optional)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the chopped celery and carrot, cooking for another 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Add the trimmed green beans to the pot, stirring to combine with the other vegetables.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce heat to a simmer and stir in the dried thyme, oregano, and the bay leaf.
Add salt and ground black pepper, adjusting the seasoning as desired.
Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for about 25 minutes, or until the green beans and other vegetables are tender.
Remove the bay leaf from the soup before serving.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and optionally, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
620 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.0 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 7736 mg | 336% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.7 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.1 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.2 g | ||
| Protein | 23.3 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 433 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 1971 mg | 42% | |
*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.
