Heart-Healthy Hearty White Bean Soup

Warm up with this comforting and nourishing Heart-Healthy Hearty White Bean Soup, a wholesome blend of vibrant vegetables, creamy white beans, and fragrant herbs. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep, this plant-based soup is packed with protein, fiber, and heart-friendly ingredients like extra virgin olive oil, fresh spinach, and a splash of lemon juice for a subtly bright finish. Ready in under an hour, its robust flavor comes together with a medley of sautéed onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and aromatic dried thyme and oregano. Served piping hot, this soup is a satisfying, low-sodium option that’s both hearty and healthy, making it ideal for anyone looking to support their wellness without sacrificing taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 2 large, peeled and diced carrots
• 2 diced celery stalks
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 15-ounce cans, drained and rinsed canned white beans
• 3 cups fresh spinach
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon or to taste black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon or to taste salt

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are just softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, dried thyme, and oregano, and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 5

Once boiling, add the drained and rinsed white beans.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes.

Step 7

Add in the fresh spinach and let it wilt in the soup, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes.

Step 8

Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley.

Step 9

Season the soup with black pepper and salt to taste.

Step 10

Serve hot, and enjoy this heart-friendly meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3150.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2431.4

Total Fat 46.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8025.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 398.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 95.2g	0%
Total Sugars 59.4g
Protein 125.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1249.8mg	0%
Iron 32.2mg	0%
Potassium 8899.4mg	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: 16.7%

Protein: 20.0%

Carbs: 63.3%