Heart-Healthy Hearty Winter Greens Soup

Warm up your winter nights with this Heart-Healthy Hearty Winter Greens Soup, a nourishing bowl packed with vibrant leafy greens, tender vegetables, and protein-rich cannellini beans. Designed to be both comforting and wholesome, this recipe combines nutrient-dense ingredients like kale, Swiss chard, and spinach with a flavorful vegetable broth, a touch of fresh thyme, and a hint of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Ready in just under an hour, this low-sodium, fiber-rich soup is perfect for clean eating and heart health, making it an ideal meal for chilly evenings. Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice for a bright, zesty note, and enjoy this deliciously satisfying soup that’s perfect for leftovers or meal prep.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 3 cups kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
• 3 cups Swiss chard, stems removed and leaves chopped
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, no salt added
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 4 minutes, until translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, chopped celery, and diced carrots, cooking for another 4-5 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf to the pot. Bring to a boil.

Step 5

Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and add the chopped kale, Swiss chard, and baby spinach to the pot. Stir until the greens are wilted.

Step 6

Add the canned cannellini beans, diced tomatoes, thyme leaves, and red pepper flakes to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Season the soup with sea salt and black pepper. Allow the soup to simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf from the soup and discard.

Step 9

Stir in the lemon juice to add a bright, fresh flavor.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary before serving the soup hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3184.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1042.4

Total Fat 32.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2792.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 156.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.1g	0%
Total Sugars 38.8g
Protein 40.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 815.9mg	0%
Iron 18.6mg	0%
Potassium 5674.8mg	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: 27.3%

Protein: 15.0%

Carbs: 57.7%