Spinach and Rice Soup Low Calorie
Warm up with a nourishing bowl of Spinach and Rice Soup, a low-calorie, veggie-packed recipe that's as comforting as it is healthy. Bursting with tender brown rice, fresh baby spinach, and vibrant aromatics like onion, garlic, and carrot, this soup is simmered to perfection in a light vegetable broth for a hearty yet guilt-free meal. A hint of lemon juice brightens the flavors, while optional fresh parsley adds a touch of freshness. Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish, this one-pot wonder is perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or any time you crave a satisfying yet light dish. Perfectly balanced and easy to make, this recipe is a must-try for those seeking wholesome, low-calorie comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 medium, diced carrot
- 1 diced celery stalk
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 0.33 cup brown rice
- 4 cups (packed) baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon (adjust to taste) salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional, for garnish) fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery. Cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Add the brown rice to the boiling broth. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
Stir in the baby spinach, allowing it to wilt into the soup. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
Add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy a healthy, low-calorie meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
907 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.2 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4875 mg | 212% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.4 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.2 g | 111% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.9 g | ||
| Protein | 37.6 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 609 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 3086 mg | 66% | |
*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.
