Low-Sodium Heart-Healthy Soup Recipes

Overview

Warm up with low-sodium heart-healthy soup recipes that support cardiovascular wellness. These soups are designed to limit salt intake while delivering rich flavors with vegetables and lean proteins, making them ideal for managing blood pressure and cholesterol.

Soup Benefits

The NHLBI recommends low-sodium diets to lower blood pressure.

Recipe 1: Vegetable Lentil Soup

• Ingredients: 1 cup lentils, 2 cups veggies, 1 tbsp olive oil.
• Instructions: Simmer lentils and veggies in water (25 mins).
• Benefit: High fiber reduces cholesterol.

Recipe 2: Chicken Veggie Soup

• Ingredients: 1 chicken breast, 2 cups veggies, herbs.
• Instructions: Cook chicken and veggies (20 mins), season with herbs.
• Benefit: Lean protein supports heart health.

Tips

• Use herbs instead of salt.
• Make in batches.

FAQ

• Low sodium? Yes, under 500 mg per serving!
• Freezing OK? Yes, for convenience.

Next Steps

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