Low Sodium Bean Sprout Soup
Experience the perfect blend of lightness and flavor with our Low Sodium Bean Sprout Soup—a nourishing, heart-healthy recipe ideal for those aiming to cut back on salt without compromising taste. This vibrant soup features tender bean sprouts paired with earthy shiitake mushrooms, aromatic ginger, and garlic, along with crisp carrots and creamy tofu for a satisfying bite. Infused with a touch of low sodium soy sauce and finished with fragrant sesame oil, this soup comes together in under 40 minutes for a quick yet elegant meal. Garnished with fresh green onions, it’s a warm, comforting dish that’s packed with nutrients and ideal for vegetarians or those seeking a low-sodium alternative. Perfect for lunch or dinner, it’s a naturally delicious way to embrace wholesome eating!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Bean sprouts
- 6 cups Water
- 100 grams Shiitake mushrooms
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 inch piece Ginger
- 1 medium Carrot
- 2 stalks Green onion
- 200 grams Tofu
- 1 tablespoon Low sodium soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
Instructions
Rinse the bean sprouts under cold water and set aside to drain.
In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil.
Meanwhile, slice the shiitake mushrooms and set aside. Mince the garlic cloves and ginger. Peel and julienne the carrot. Chop the green onions and cut the tofu into small cubes.
Once the water is boiling, add the minced garlic and ginger. Reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and julienned carrot to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
Gently add the drained bean sprouts and tofu cubes to the pot and stir lightly.
Add the low sodium soy sauce and black pepper to the soup and stir. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary, keeping in mind the low sodium requirement.
Turn off the heat and drizzle 1 teaspoon of sesame oil over the soup.
Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy this light and healthy low sodium bean sprout soup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
627 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.6 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 726 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.0 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.2 g | ||
| Protein | 49.0 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 903 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 1745 mg | 37% | |
*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.
