Low Fat Hearty White Bean Soup
Warm up with a comforting bowl of **Low Fat Hearty White Bean Soup**, a wholesome and nutritious dish that's perfect for any season. This satisfying soup is packed with tender white beans, vibrant spinach, and aromatic herbs like thyme and bay leaf, all gently simmered in a flavorful low-sodium vegetable broth. Sautéed onions, carrots, and celery create a savory base, while a splash of fresh lemon juice at the end adds a bright, zesty touch. Ready in under 45 minutes, this low-fat, high-fiber recipe is as nourishing as it is delicious—ideal for meal prep or a light yet hearty weeknight dinner. Serve it piping hot with crusty bread for a filling, plant-based meal the whole family will love! Keywords: low fat soup, healthy white bean soup, vegetable soup, easy dinner ideas, plant-based recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 2 15-ounce cans canned white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, chopped carrots, and chopped celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Pour in the vegetable broth, then add the drained and rinsed white beans.
Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
After 20 minutes, remove the bay leaf and discard it.
Stir in the spinach leaves and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
Serve the soup hot, enjoying it as a hearty and healthy meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1114 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.6 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3274 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 187.7 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.5 g | 184% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.8 g | ||
| Protein | 59.1 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 718 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 22.4 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 5532 mg | 118% | |
*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.
