Low Fat Hearty White Bean Soup

Warm up with a bowl of comforting and nourishing Low Fat Hearty White Bean Soup, a perfect balance of flavor, nutrition, and simplicity. This recipe combines creamy white beans, vibrant spinach, and a medley of sautéed vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion for a wholesome, low-fat meal that's ready in under an hour. Enhanced with aromatic thyme, zesty lemon juice, and a light vegetable broth base, this soup is both satisfying and heart-healthy. Ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep, it’s packed with plant-based protein and fiber while remaining low in calories and full of flavor. Serve it hot with crusty bread or a light salad for a deliciously cozy dish that will become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 2 15-ounce cans canned white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups spinach leaves
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion, chopped carrots, and chopped celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth, then add the drained and rinsed white beans.

Step 5

Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

After 20 minutes, remove the bay leaf and discard it.

Step 8

Stir in the spinach leaves and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.

Step 9

Remove the pot from heat and stir in the lemon juice.

Step 10

Serve the soup hot, enjoying it as a hearty and healthy meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2876.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1113.6

Total Fat 18.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3273.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 187.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 51.5g	0%
Total Sugars 25.8g
Protein 59.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 718.0mg	0%
Iron 22.4mg	0%
Potassium 5531.5mg	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: 14.5%

Protein: 20.5%

Carbs: 65.0%