Low Fat Bean Sprout Soup
Warm, nourishing, and delightfully light, Low Fat Bean Sprout Soup is the ultimate recipe for healthy eating without compromising flavor. Packed with the crisp, refreshing texture of bean sprouts alongside tender julienned carrots, aromatic garlic, and ginger, this comforting dish boasts layers of flavor from soy sauce and a hint of toasted sesame oil. Simmered in wholesome vegetable broth, it's a low-calorie option perfect for those looking to enjoy guilt-free meals. Ready in just 30 minutes, this soup is an excellent choice for easy weeknight dinners or wholesome lunches. Garnished with vibrant green onions, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Try this quick, nutrient-rich soup today and discover a new favorite for health-conscious eating!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams bean sprouts
- 1 liter vegetable broth
- 1 medium carrot
- 2 stalks green onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Instructions
Rinse the bean sprouts thoroughly under cold water and drain them well.
Peel the carrot and cut it into thin julienne strips.
Slice the green onions thinly, separating the white and green parts.
Mince the garlic cloves, and grate the ginger using a fine grater.
In a large pot, combine the vegetable broth, garlic, ginger, carrot strips, and the white parts of the green onions.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes until the carrots are tender.
Add the bean sprouts to the pot and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes.
Stir in the soy sauce, salt, and black pepper and let it simmer for an additional 2 minutes to combine the flavors.
Remove the pot from the heat and add the toasted sesame oil, stirring gently.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the reserved green parts of the green onions.
Serve the soup hot and enjoy your healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
565 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.2 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4181 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.1 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.5 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.3 g | ||
| Protein | 29.8 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 237 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2587 mg | 55% | |
*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.
