Low Sodium Hearty Bean Soup

Warm up with a bowl of this comforting Low Sodium Hearty Bean Soup, a perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and bold flavors without the excess salt. Packed with tender mixed beans, vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions, and seasoned with fragrant herbs such as oregano, thyme, and basil, this hearty soup is a nourishing, heart-healthy meal. Simmered in low sodium vegetable broth with a touch of fresh parsley and a splash of bright lemon juice, it’s a feel-good recipe perfect for cozy dinners or meal prepping. Ready in under an hour and ideal for six servings, this soup offers a satisfying, nutritious way to enjoy homemade comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 large carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 14.5 ounces canned no-salt-added diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces canned no-salt-added mixed beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces canned no-salt-added kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables start to soften.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Pour in the low sodium vegetable broth and canned diced tomatoes (including their liquid).

Step 5

Add the drained and rinsed mixed beans and kidney beans to the pot.

Step 6

Stir in the dried oregano, dried thyme, dried basil, ground black pepper, and bay leaf.

Step 7

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.

Step 8

Simmer the soup uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf from the soup.

Step 10

Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and lemon juice.

Step 11

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3245.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1319.7

Total Fat 33.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1246.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 203.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 58.1g	0%
Total Sugars 37.7g
Protein 61.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 690.0mg	0%
Iron 24.8mg	0%
Potassium 5892.8mg	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: 22.3%

Protein: 18.1%

Carbs: 59.6%