Hearty Vegetable Soup for Lowering Cholesterol

A delicious and heart-healthy vegetable soup packed with fiber, plant-based proteins, and healthy fats to support a diet aimed at lowering high cholesterol.

Prep time: 20 min Cook time: 30 min Yields: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup green beans, chopped
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
Add carrots, celery, bell pepper, zucchini, and green beans. Cook for 5 minutes.
Stir in diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Estimated Nutrition

Per serving
Calories 180
Protein (g) 5
Carbs (g) 25
Fiber (g) 6
Sugar (g) 8
Saturated fat (g) 1
Trans fat (g) 0
Sodium (mg) 500
Cholesterol 0