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About This Healthy Recipe
This low-cholesterol minestrone soup combines beans, vegetables, kale and pasta in a tomato-based broth for a practical lunch or dinner.
For everyday heart-smart meal planning, Low-Cholesterol Minestrone Soup with Beans and Kale keeps the method approachable and the portions clearly measured. The combination of Olive oil, Diced carrots, celery and onion, Diced zucchini gives the recipe a specific purpose instead of relying on a generic “healthy” label.
Low-Cholesterol Minestrone Soup with Beans and Kale is built around familiar groceries and a realistic serving size. Its mix of Olive oil, Diced carrots, celery and onion, Diced zucchini supports a balanced plate while keeping the preparation suitable for home cooking, weekday meal prep or a straightforward family meal.
Why Readers May Like It
- 1Built with everyday grocery ingredients.
- 2Uses realistic portions and practical prep steps.
- 3Works for home cooking, meal prep or balanced weekly planning.
Recipe Summary and Estimated Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated from typical ingredient weights and standard food-composition references. Brands, produce size, cooking loss and substitutions can change the final values.
6 servings
Values are divided across the listed 6 servings and are planning estimates rather than laboratory analysis.
Estimated energy per serving
Calculated from all listed ingredients
Includes fiber and naturally occurring sugars
Includes fats naturally present and from preparation
i Values are rounded for readability. Product labels, produce size, and measured cooking changes can shift the final estimate.
Ingredient-by-Ingredient Nutrition Breakdown
Household measurements and gram weights are shown together so readers can reproduce the recipe and compare the estimate with another reliable database or the labels on the exact products they buy.
| Ingredient | Amount used | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive oil | 1 tbsp (15 ml) | 14 g | 119 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 14 g |
| Carrots, celery and onion | 1 cup (150 g) | 150 g | 58 kcal | 2 g | 13 g | 0 g |
| Zucchini | 1 medium (180 g) | 180 g | 31 kcal | 2 g | 6 g | 1 g |
| Beans, drained | 1 can (425 g) | 255 g | 315 kcal | 21 g | 56 g | 1 g |
| Low-sodium broth | 4 cups (950 ml) | 950 g | 48 kcal | 4 g | 6 g | 1 g |
| Kale, chopped | 1 cup (90 g) | 90 g | 31 kcal | 3 g | 6 g | 1 g |
| Small whole-wheat pasta | 3/4 cup (75 g) | 75 g | 266 kcal | 10 g | 54 g | 1 g |
| Full recipe estimate | 6 servings | — | 868 kcal | 42.0 g | 141.0 g | 19.0 g |
- Ingredient amounts were matched to standard food-composition references or typical package labels.
- The full recipe was divided by the listed yield.
- Cooking loss, brand differences and substitutions can shift the final estimate.
- Use product labels when you need a tighter personal estimate.
Accuracy note: these values are credible planning estimates, not laboratory analysis. For exact personal needs, use the labels on the products you buy or ingredients from qualified professionals.
The batch footer adds the displayed ingredient estimates. Serving values divide that batch by the stated yield; brands and preparation can change the estimate.
Ingredients
Measured ingredients
Professional Step-by-Step Preparation
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Equipment
Use suitable tools you already own. For this recipe: Cuisinart lidded cooking pots (paid link), Etekcity kitchen scales (paid link), OXO measuring cups and spoons (paid link), OXO mixing bowls (paid link).
Before You Start
Before making Low-Cholesterol Minestrone Soup with Beans and Kale, read the method once, prepare Olive oil, Diced carrots, celery and onion, Diced zucchini, and set out the measured ingredients. Keep cold items refrigerated until needed and cook hot components promptly so the workflow stays organized and food-safe.
Build the vegetable base
About 8 minutesCook the carrots, celery and onion in olive oil until they begin to soften. Weigh the listed ingredient quantities with a digital kitchen scale (paid link) before starting this step.
Add zucchini and broth
About 5 minutesStir in the zucchini, beans and broth and bring the pot to a steady simmer. Use a lidded cooking pot (paid link) large enough to hold the ingredients and liquid comfortably.
Cook the pasta
About 10 minutesAdd the pasta and simmer until just tender.
Finish with kale
About 3 minutesFold in the chopped kale near the end so it softens but still keeps some texture. Combine the ingredients in a mixing bowl (paid link) with enough room to avoid spilling.
Adjust and serve
About 4 minutesTaste, adjust seasoning if needed and serve with whole-grain bread if desired.
How to Know It Is Ready
The mix looks evenly distributed with nuts, seeds and chocolate in every portion.
Everything stays dry and crunchy with no melted chocolate or damp fruit.
Individual portions are easy to grab for work, travel or a pre-workout snack.
Potential Benefits and Things to Consider
Potential Benefits
- Beans, kale and vegetables make the soup filling and fiber-rich.
- Soup is easy to batch-cook for lunches through the week.
Things to Consider
- Pasta continues absorbing broth in storage, so the texture changes over time.
- Broth and canned beans influence sodium the most.
Who May Enjoy This Recipe?
Meal prep lunches
People who like reheatable soups for lunch.
Cool-weather cooking
Anyone who wants a warming, vegetable-forward meal.
Budget-friendly meals
Cooks using pantry beans, pasta and vegetables.
How to Adjust It for Different Goals
Lighter approach
Use a little less pasta and add extra vegetables.
Higher-energy approach
Serve with whole-grain bread or a larger bowl.
Higher-protein approach
Use a second bean variety or pair the soup with Greek yogurt.
If you change the amounts in Low-Cholesterol Minestrone Soup with Beans and Kale or divide it into a different number of servings, recalculate the nutrition estimate because the per-serving values will change.
Substitutions, Dietary Notes, and Allergens
Practical Substitutions
- Swap kale for spinach.
- Use barley or farro instead of pasta for a different texture.
- Add more tomatoes if you like a richer broth.
Allergen Information
Contains gluten if pasta or bread is included.
Always check packaged ingredient labels because formulas can change.
Storage and Meal Preparation
Refrigerate for up to 4 days. Add a splash of broth when reheating because the pasta absorbs liquid as it stands.
Cool leftovers promptly, discard anything held at unsafe temperatures, and refresh meals with herbs, lemon or a splash of water or broth when needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, though the pasta texture is best if cooked separately and added later.
Cannellini, kidney beans or a mix all work well.
No. They are estimates and can change with brands, ingredient size, cooking loss and substitutions.
No. This page is general educational content and does not replace personalized guidance from a qualified professional.
Nutrition and Safety Note
This page is for general education. It does not diagnose, treat, prescribe a diet, or replace individualized nutrition care. People with allergies, medical conditions, pregnancy, medications or specific nutrition requirements should seek qualified professional guidance.
Nutrition Data Source
For a clear explanation of ingredient weights, data sources, rounding, substitutions, and estimate limitations, read our Nutrition Calculation Methodology.
General Nutrition References
Recipe development note: this page does not claim independent kitchen testing. The image is illustrative and does not document a tested result. Ingredient-based nutrition estimates can change with brands, weighing state, preparation and serving size; use exact labels when precision matters.
