Heart-Healthy Bean Sprout Soup

Warm, nourishing, and packed with wholesome ingredients, Heart-Healthy Bean Sprout Soup is the ultimate comfort food for those seeking a nutritious and flavorful meal. This vibrant soup combines crisp bean sprouts, baby spinach, and aromatic vegetables in a base of low-sodium vegetable broth enhanced with fresh ginger and a splash of soy sauce for a savory depth of flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a quick, one-pot recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or light lunches. Finished with a sprinkle of cilantro, green onions, and a squeeze of fresh lime, this vegan and low-fat soup is as delicious as it is heart-healthy, making it a go-to choice for mindful eating.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium, chopped onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 medium, peeled and sliced carrot
• 2 stalks, sliced celery
• 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon, grated fresh ginger
• 2 cups bean sprouts
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 sliced green onions
• 0.5 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cut into wedges lime

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced carrot, and celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth and add the grated ginger. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Add the bean sprouts and baby spinach to the pot. Stir gently and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted.

Step 6

Stir in the low-sodium soy sauce and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 7

Remove the soup from the heat and stir in the sliced green onions and chopped cilantro.

Step 8

Serve hot in bowls, garnished with fresh lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the soup as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2028.4 grams (2028.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	432

Total Fat 15.00g	19%
Saturated Fat 2.40g	12%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.50g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1968mg	86%
Total Carbohydrate 62.10g	23%
Dietary Fiber 11.10g	40%
Total Sugars 24.10g
Protein 15.20g	30%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 256mg	20%
Iron 7mg	40%
Potassium 2138mg	45%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.4%

Protein: 13.7%

Carbs: 55.9%