Low Fat Hearty Green Bean Soup

Savor the comforting flavors of our Low Fat Hearty Green Bean Soup, a nutritious, vegetable-packed recipe perfect for a light yet satisfying meal. This healthy soup highlights tender green beans, earthy potatoes, and a medley of vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and red bell pepper, all simmered in a low-sodium chicken broth infused with aromatic thyme and oregano. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a lean olive oil base, this low-fat dish is ideal for busy weeknights or a cozy lunch. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of flavor and color, this soup is as wholesome as it is delicious—perfect as a main course or a nourishing appetizer.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 500 grams green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 6 cups chicken broth, low-sodium
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, diced celery, sliced carrots, and diced red bell pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes to soften the vegetables.

Step 4

Add the green beans and stir well to combine all the ingredients.

Step 5

Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, then add the diced potatoes, dried thyme, and dried oregano.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 25 minutes.

Step 7

After 25 minutes, remove the lid and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Simmer uncovered for an additional 10 minutes to allow the flavors to develop further.

Step 9

Once the potatoes and green beans are tender, remove the pot from heat.

Step 10

Garnish the soup with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Step 11

Enjoy this hearty and healthy green bean soup as a main course or an appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3064.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	910.8

Total Fat 19.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3559.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 165.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.0g	0%
Total Sugars 43.2g
Protein 27.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 538.6mg	0%
Iron 11.3mg	0%
Potassium 4829.8mg	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: 18.8%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 69.5%