Low Sodium Hearty Pork and Vegetable Soup

Warm, comforting, and brimming with wholesome ingredients, this Low Sodium Hearty Pork and Vegetable Soup is the ultimate soul-soothing dish. Packed with tender cubes of pork tenderloin, vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and green beans, and flavored with aromatic herbs including thyme and basil, this soup offers rich, homemade goodness without the extra sodium. A base of low sodium chicken broth and no-salt-added diced tomatoes ensures it's heart-healthy while still full of flavor. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or meal prepping for the week, this one-pot wonder comes together in just over an hour and serves six generously. Garnished with fresh parsley and ready to warm you up, it's proof that healthy eating can still feel indulgent.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound pork tenderloin
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 large celery stalks, sliced
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, no salt added
• 1 pound baby potatoes, quartered
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 1 whole bay leaf

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Cut the pork tenderloin into 1-inch cubes and add to the pot. Sear until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the pork and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.

Step 4

Add the sliced carrots, celery, and diced red bell pepper. Sauté for another 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 5

Return the pork to the pot. Add in the low sodium chicken broth, diced tomatoes, quartered baby potatoes, and green beans.

Step 6

Stir in the dried thyme, dried basil, and black pepper. Add the bay leaf and bring the soup to a boil.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the pork is cooked through.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf from the soup, taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 9

Serve the soup hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3057.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1617.5

Total Fat 46.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.9g
Cholesterol 308.4mg	0%
Sodium 4048.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 157.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.2g	0%
Total Sugars 44.7g
Protein 147.0g	0%

Vitamin D 36.3IU	0%
Calcium 474.1mg	0%
Iron 18.3mg	0%
Potassium 7411.0mg	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: 25.6%

Protein: 35.9%

Carbs: 38.5%