Heart-Healthy Lemon Rice Soup

Brighten up your mealtime with this comforting yet refreshing Heart-Healthy Lemon Rice Soup! Bursting with zesty citrus flavor and wholesome ingredients, this nourishing recipe combines hearty brown rice, nutrient-packed baby spinach, and a medley of aromatic vegetables in a velvety low-sodium vegetable broth. Seasoned with fragrant thyme, oregano, and freshly squeezed lemon juice, this soup delivers a delightful balance of tangy and savory notes in every spoonful. Ready in under an hour, this easy-to-make soup is perfect for a light lunch or dinner that’s as satisfying as it is good for your heart. Serve it warm with a garnish of fresh parsley for a final touch of vibrant flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 large, peeled and diced carrots
• 2 large, diced celery stalks
• 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 cup, uncooked brown rice
• 2 medium, juiced and zested lemon
• 3 cups, fresh baby spinach
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Add the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 5

Stir in the brown rice, reduce the heat to low, and cover. Simmer the soup for about 30 minutes or until the rice is tender.

Step 6

Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, oregano, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the pot from heat and stir in the fresh parsley.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2667.9 grams (2667.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	846

Total Fat 32.10g	41%
Saturated Fat 5.40g	27%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1416mg	62%
Total Carbohydrate 126.60g	46%
Dietary Fiber 24.30g	87%
Total Sugars 32.40g
Protein 16.60g	33%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 525mg	40%
Iron 9mg	49%
Potassium 3580mg	76%

*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: 33.5%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 58.8%