Low Fat Hearty Green Bean Soup
Warm up with a bowl of this Low Fat Hearty Green Bean Soup, a wholesome and flavorful recipe that's as nourishing as it is satisfying. Packed with vibrant green beans, tender potatoes, and a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and red bell pepper, this soup is simmered in a light yet savory low-sodium chicken broth, infused with aromatic herbs like thyme and oregano. Ready in under an hour, this easy, healthy soup is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Garnished with fresh chopped parsley, it’s a comforting dish that's low in fat but full of flavor. Serve as a light main course or pair with crusty bread for a delicious, balanced meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 500 grams green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 6 cups chicken broth, low-sodium
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, diced celery, sliced carrots, and diced red bell pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes to soften the vegetables.
Add the green beans and stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, then add the diced potatoes, dried thyme, and dried oregano.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 25 minutes.
After 25 minutes, remove the lid and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Simmer uncovered for an additional 10 minutes to allow the flavors to develop further.
Once the potatoes and green beans are tender, remove the pot from heat.
Garnish the soup with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Enjoy this hearty and healthy green bean soup as a main course or an appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
911 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.9 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3560 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 165.2 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.0 g | 136% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.2 g | ||
| Protein | 27.7 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 539 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 4830 mg | 103% | |
*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.
