Low Fat Hearty Vegetable Pasta Soup

Savor the comforting warmth of our Low Fat Hearty Vegetable Pasta Soup, a wholesome one-pot recipe brimming with fresh, nutrient-packed ingredients. This easy-to-make soup features a medley of vibrant vegetables—zucchini, carrots, green beans, and spinach—paired with hearty whole wheat pasta for a filling, satisfying meal. Infused with fragrant Italian herbs and simmered in a rich vegetable broth, this low-fat dish is as healthy as it is flavorful. Ready in under an hour, it's perfect for meal prep or a weeknight dinner. Serve it steaming hot, garnished with fresh parsley for an added touch of brightness. This is your go-to recipe for a cozy, guilt-free bowl of comfort!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 2 medium carrots
• 3 celery stalks
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 cup green beans
• 1 15-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup whole wheat pasta
• 2 cups spinach leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Chop the large onion, medium carrots, and celery stalks into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Cut the medium zucchini into quarters lengthwise, then slice into chunks. Trim and cut the green beans into 1-inch pieces.

Step 5

Add the zucchini, green beans, canned diced tomatoes (with juice), and vegetable broth to the pot.

Step 6

Stir in the dried Italian herbs and the bay leaf.

Step 7

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the pot and let it cook for 20 minutes.

Step 8

Add the whole wheat pasta to the pot and cook for another 10-12 minutes until the pasta is tender.

Step 9

Stir in the spinach leaves and cook for an additional 2 minutes until wilted.

Step 10

Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 11

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 12

Garnish individual bowls with finely chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2874.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1335.5

Total Fat 42.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.7g
Cholesterol 8.5mg	0%
Sodium 7396.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 207.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 47.9g	0%
Total Sugars 71.4g
Protein 48.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 687.7mg	0%
Iron 17.9mg	0%
Potassium 6006.0mg	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: 27.2%

Protein: 13.9%

Carbs: 59.0%