Heart-Healthy Creamy Vegetable Soup

Indulge in the wholesome goodness of this Heart-Healthy Creamy Vegetable Soup, a nourishing bowl that's as flavorful as it is nutritious. Packed with an abundance of fresh vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and red bell pepper, this soup is simmered in low-sodium vegetable broth and blended to velvety perfection using unsweetened almond milk for a lighter, dairy-free creaminess. Delicately seasoned with fresh thyme, basil, and a hint of black pepper, it boasts an herbaceous, fragrant finish. Ready in just 45 minutes, this low-fat, high-fiber soup is ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep, offering a satisfying and guilt-free way to warm up. Perfect for health-conscious eaters, this recipe is gluten-free, heart-friendly, and brimming with plant-based nutrients.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrot, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery to the pot. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the diced red bell pepper and zucchini, cooking for an additional 3 minutes.

Step 5

Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth, increase the heat to high, and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 6

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, and let the soup simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 7

Add the fresh spinach and let it cook for another 2 minutes, until wilted.

Step 8

Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until it reaches your desired level of creaminess.

Step 9

Stir in the unsweetened almond milk, fresh thyme, and basil.

Step 10

Season the soup with black pepper and salt to taste.

Step 11

Simmer the soup for another 5 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 12

Serve hot and enjoy a bowl of heart-healthy creamy vegetable soup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2648.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	514.4

Total Fat 19.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1993.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 74.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.6g	0%
Total Sugars 32.4g
Protein 13.6g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 846.2mg	0%
Iron 7.5mg	0%
Potassium 4073.9mg	0%

*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: 33.1%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 56.5%