Low Fat Classic Vegetable Broth Soup
Light, nourishing, and brimming with vibrant flavors, this **Low Fat Classic Vegetable Broth Soup** is the ultimate healthy comfort food for any season. Featuring a medley of wholesome ingredients like kale, zucchini, and green beans simmered in a fragrant broth seasoned with garlic, thyme, and parsley, this soup is as flavorful as it is nutritious. Perfect for meal prep or a cozy family dinner, this guilt-free recipe boasts minimal olive oil and no added fats, making it ideal for those seeking low-calorie meals without sacrificing taste. Ready in just an hour, it’s the perfect go-to option for a quick, warming dish packed with essential vitamins and minerals. Serve it as a stand-alone meal or pair it with crusty bread for a hearty yet light dining experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 large, chopped Onion
- 2 medium, sliced Carrot
- 2 stalks, sliced Celery
- 3 cloves, minced Garlic
- 2 medium, chopped Tomato
- 0.25 cup, chopped Fresh parsley
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon, ground Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 8 cups Water
- 1 medium, sliced Zucchini
- 1 cup, chopped Green beans
- 2 cups, chopped Kale
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the sliced carrots and celery, and cook for another 5 minutes until they start to soften.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
Add the chopped tomatoes, and stir for another minute to combine.
Pour in the water and stir in the parsley, bay leaf, thyme, black pepper, and salt.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
Add the sliced zucchini, chopped green beans, and kale to the pot.
Continue to simmer for another 15 minutes, until all the vegetables are tender but not mushy.
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Serve warm and enjoy your low-fat classic vegetable broth soup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
519 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.0 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6943 mg | 302% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.6 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.1 g | ||
| Protein | 13.6 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 498 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 2192 mg | 47% | |
*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.
