Low Sodium Hearty Macaroni Soup
Warm up with a bowl of Low Sodium Hearty Macaroni Soup—an irresistibly comforting dish that’s bursting with fresh vegetables, tender pasta, and fragrant herbs, all simmered in a savory low-sodium broth. Perfect for heart-healthy meal planning, this recipe features nutrient-packed ingredients like baby spinach, zucchini, and carrots, ensuring every spoonful is as wholesome as it is delicious. Ready in under an hour, this satisfying soup is ideal for family dinners, meal prep, or anyone seeking a flavorful yet reduced-sodium option. Garnished with fresh parsley, it's a vibrant, nourishing meal that proves healthy eating doesn’t mean skimping on taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large, diced onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 large, diced carrots
- 2 diced celery stalks
- 1 medium, diced zucchini
- 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 15-ounce can, no added salt diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup macaroni
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the diced carrots and celery, and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the diced zucchini and continue to cook for 2 more minutes.
Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth, water, and add the can of diced tomatoes, including their juices.
Stir in the dried thyme, dried basil, and black pepper. Add the bay leaf.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes.
Add the macaroni and continue to simmer for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
Stir in the baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if needed, keeping the sodium low.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
962 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.9 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3746 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.5 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.5 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.1 g | ||
| Protein | 29.3 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 654 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 4654 mg | 99% | |
*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.
