Heart-Healthy Hearty Vegetable Soup

Warm up with a bowl of Heart-Healthy Hearty Vegetable Soup, a wholesome and flavorful dish packed with nutrient-rich ingredients and vibrant vegetables. This easy-to-make soup combines a medley of colorful veggies like zucchini, kale, and red bell peppers with cannellini beans and a blend of aromatic herbs for a satisfying, low-sodium meal. Simmered to perfection in a savory vegetable broth and brightened with a splash of fresh lemon juice, this recipe is a heart-healthy choice that’s perfect for meal prep or a comforting weeknight dinner. Ready in under an hour and serving six, it's the ultimate feel-good soup for nourishing your body and soul.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 medium celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, no salt added
• 2 cups kale, chopped
• 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery, and cook for another 3 minutes.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Add the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, chopped kale, cannellini beans, thyme, basil, oregano, and the bay leaf to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and allow it to simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Step 7

After simmering, remove the bay leaf.

Step 8

Stir in the lemon juice, and season with ground black pepper and salt to taste.

Step 9

Serve hot, and enjoy your heart-healthy meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3298.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1122.5

Total Fat 34.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2270.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 171.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 45.5g	0%
Total Sugars 47.5g
Protein 43.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 824.1mg	0%
Iron 16.7mg	0%
Potassium 6071.2mg	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: 26.4%

Protein: 15.0%

Carbs: 58.7%