Heart-Healthy Classic Garlic Soup

Warm your soul and support your heart with this luscious **Heart-Healthy Classic Garlic Soup**, a modern twist on a timeless comfort food. Bursting with the robust flavors of sautéed garlic, earthy thyme, and vibrant fresh parsley, this velvety soup is as nourishing as it is delicious. Comforting aromatics like onion, carrot, and celery combine with low-sodium vegetable broth to create a creamy, nutrient-packed base—pureed to perfection for a silky texture. With just a touch of citrusy brightness from fresh lemon juice, this soup is a guilt-free indulgence that’s low in sodium and big on flavor. Ready in under an hour and packed with wholesome ingredients, it’s the ideal go-to recipe for a heart-healthy dinner or a satisfying lunch. Sprinkle on some extra parsley and serve warm with whole-grain bread for a meal that’s as good for your taste buds as it is for your well-being!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 10 whole Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 1 large Carrot
• 2 medium Celery stalk
• 4 cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
• 0.5 teaspoons Dried thyme
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 1 whole Bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves. Chop the onion, carrot, and celery into small, even pieces.

Step 2

In a large saucepan or soup pot, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the sliced garlic to the pot and sauté for about 2 minutes or until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

Step 4

Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery to the pot, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth, then add the dried thyme, ground black pepper, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Increase the heat to bring the soup to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover the pot and let the soup cook for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

After 30 minutes, remove the bay leaf. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can carefully transfer the soup to a countertop blender in batches and return it to the pot once pureed.

Step 8

Finely chop the fresh parsley and add it to the soup along with the lemon juice. Stir well to combine.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, keeping in mind to minimize or avoid additional salt for heart health.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm, optionally garnished with additional parsley or a slice of whole grain bread on the side for a heart-healthy meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1301.1 grams (1301.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	436

Total Fat 28.60g	37%
Saturated Fat 4.10g	21%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 680mg	30%
Total Carbohydrate 43.00g	16%
Dietary Fiber 7.00g	25%
Total Sugars 12.50g
Protein 4.80g	10%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 187mg	14%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 1549mg	33%

*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: 57.4%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 38.3%