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    Heart Healthy Soup Recipe

    Published: Sep 30, 2019 · Modified: Jan 21, 2020 by Faith · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    Full of vegetables and lean ground beef, this savory Heart Healthy Soup Recipe is something you can feel good about whipping up for your whole family. And even though it’s healthy, it’s not boring; aromatics like onion, garlic, and an herb blend give this soup great flavor!

    Heart Healthy Soup Recipe with Lean Beef and Vegetables

    Last spring my dad gave us a huge scare when he was hospitalized for over 200 blood clots in his legs. Thank God he's doing well now, but he's on a doctor-monitored regimen of prescribed medication, exercise, and healthy eating.

    I find joy in taking care of the people I love, and so one of the first things I did when I found out he was sick was make him soup. (Because soup is a panacea of sorts, right?)

    However, I had to be very careful to not only make heart healthy soup, but also ensure that none of the ingredients had an adverse effect with my dad's new medications. There are quite a few foods to avoid when taking blood thinners.

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    In This Article

    • Warfarin Diet
    • How to Make Beef Soup
    • Pressure Cooker Beef Soup
    • Slow Cooker Beef Soup
    • More Healthy Soup Recipes:
    • Heart Healthy Soup Recipe

    Warfarin Diet

    I'm not a medical doctor, but you can read more about what foods to avoid when taking Warfarin (and the "why" behind it) on Mayo Clinic, Medical News Today, and Healthline.

    Important: Be sure to check with your doctor before adding or taking away any foods from your diet!

    Foods to Avoid When Taking Warfarin - Foods High in Vitamin K

    Here is the American Heart Association's list of foods that are high in Vitamin K:

    • amaranth leaves
    • asparagus
    • broccoli
    • Brussels sprouts
    • coleslaw
    • collard greens
    • canned beef stroganoff soup
    • endive
    • garden cress
    • kale
    • kiwifruit
    • lettuce
    • mustard greens
    • soybeans
    • spinach
    • Swiss chard
    • tuna fish in oil
    • turnips
    • vegetable drinks

    Foods Low in Vitamin K

    According to the American Heart Association, here are the vegetables low in Vitamin K:

    • artichoke
    • avocado
    • bananas
    • black beans
    • carrots
    • cauliflower
    • celery
    • cilantro (garnish)
    • corn
    • cucumber
    • garbanzo beans (main humus ingredient)
    • green beans
    • green peppers
    • mushrooms (white)
    • okra (½ cup cooked)
    • onions
    • parsnips 
    • peas (½ cup)
    • potatoes
    • pumpkin
    • radish
    • red cabbage
    • summer squash
    • sweet potato
    • tomato
    • tuna (light, in water)
    • turnips

    Heart Healthy Foods

    According to Cleveland Clinic, here are 12 heart healthy foods:

    1. Fish high in omega-3s, like salmon, tuna, and trout.
    2. Healthy nuts, such as almonds and walnuts.
    3. Berries, including blueberries, strawberries, blackberries or raspberries.
    4. Seeds, such as flaxseeds and chia seeds.
    5. Oats!
    6. Dried beans and lentils; go for garbanzo, pinto, kidney or black beans.
    7. Red wine; one 4-ounce pour for women per day and up to two 4-ounce pours for men per day.
    8. Soy, from things like edamame beans or tofu.
    9. Red, yellow, and orange veggies, such as carrots, sweet potatoes, red peppers, tomatoes. and acorn squash.
    10. Green vegetables like spinach, kale, Swiss chard, collard/mustard greens, and bok choy. 
    11. Fruit like oranges, cantaloupes, and papaya.
    12. Dark chocolate (at least 70% cacao).

    Front View of Heart Healthy Soup Recipe in Ceramic Mug

    How to Make Beef Soup

    Heart Healthy Soup with Vegetables and Beef Ingredients:

    • Extra-virgin olive oil
    • 95% lean ground beef
    • Onion
    • Celery
    • Carrot
    • Garlic
    • Low-sodium beef stock
    • No-salt-added diced tomatoes
    • No-salt-added tomato sauce
    • Green beans
    • Worcestershire sauce
    • Dried Italian herb seasoning
    • Black pepper
    • Red wine vinegar
    • Fresh parsley

    Pressure Cooker Beef Soup

    To make this Heart Healthy Soup Recipe in an Instant Pot (or other electric pressure cooker):

    1. Turn pressure cooker on, press “Sauté”, and wait 2 minutes for the pot to heat up. Add the olive oil and ground beef and cook until browned, about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up the meat. Press “Cancel” to stop sautéing.
    2. Add the onion, celery, carrot, garlic, beef stock, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, green beans, Worcestershire sauce, Italian herb seasoning, and black pepper to the pot. Turn the pot on Manual, High Pressure for 5 minutes and then do a quick release.
    3. Stir in the red wine vinegar.
    4. Serve garnished with fresh parsley.

    Slow Cooker Beef Soup

    To make this Heart Healthy Soup Recipe in a Crock Pot (or other slow cooker):

    1. Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally to bread up the meat.
    2. Transfer the meat to the slow cooker, along with the onion, celery, carrot, garlic, beef stock, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, green beans, Worcestershire sauce, Italian herb seasoning, and black pepper.
    3. Cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours, or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours.
    4. Stir in the red wine vinegar.
    5. Serve garnished with fresh parsley.

    More Healthy Soup Recipes:

    • Slow Cooker Mixed Bean Vegetable Soup
    • Best Leftover Chicken Bone Broth Soup
    • Roasted Vegetable Minestrone Soup
    • Carrot Dill Soup
    • Keto Egg Drop Soup
    • Thai-Inspired Chicken and Vegetable Detox Soup

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    Did you make this recipe? Please rate it and leave a comment below because I love hearing from you! You can also tag @anediblemosaic on social media. To stay up-to-date FOLLOW ME on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Xoxo, Faith

    Heart Healthy Soup Recipe with Lean Beef and Vegetables

    Heart Healthy Soup Recipe

    By: Faith Gorsky
    Full of vegetables and lean ground beef, this savory Heart Healthy Soup Recipe is something you can feel good about whipping up for your whole family. And even though it’s healthy, it’s not boring; aromatics like onion, garlic, and an herb blend give this soup great flavor.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 212 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 2 pounds 95% lean ground beef
    • 1 medium onion chopped
    • 4 large stalks celery chopped
    • 4 large carrots chopped
    • 8 large cloves garlic crushed
    • 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
    • 14.5 ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
    • 15 ounce can no-salt-added tomato sauce
    • 1 pound green beans cut into 1-inch pieces
    • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
    • 2 teaspoons dried Italian herb seasoning
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • Fresh minced parsley for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Add the oil to a 5-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef, onion, celery, carrot, and garlic, and cook until the meat is browned, about 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Add the beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, green beans, Worcestershire, Italian herb seasoning, and black pepper. Bring up to a boil, and then cover the pot, turn the heat down to simmer, and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Turn off the heat and stir in the vinegar. Taste and add salt if desired.
    • Serve the soup garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

    Faith's Tips

    • Net Carbs: 8g per serving
    • Be sure to check with your doctor before adding or taking away any foods from your diet! If your doctor tells you to avoid beef, you can make this recipe with ground chicken or turkey instead.
    • I don't add salt to this soup; to reduce the sodium even more, omit the Worcestershire sauce.
    To make this Heart Healthy Soup Recipe in an Instant Pot (or other electric pressure cooker):
      1. Turn pressure cooker on, press “Sauté”, and wait 2 minutes for the pot to heat up. Add the olive oil and ground beef and cook until browned, about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up the meat. Press “Cancel” to stop sautéing.
      2. Add the onion, celery, carrot, garlic, beef stock, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, green beans, Worcestershire sauce, Italian herb seasoning, and black pepper to the pot. Turn the pot on Manual, High Pressure for 5 minutes and then do a quick release.
      3. Stir in the red wine vinegar.
      4. Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
    To make this Heart Healthy Soup Recipe in a Crock Pot (or other slow cooker):
    1. Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally to bread up the meat.
    2. Transfer the meat to the slow cooker, along with the onion, celery, carrot, garlic, beef stock, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, green beans, Worcestershire sauce, Italian herb seasoning, and black pepper.
    3. Cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours, or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours.
    4. Stir in the red wine vinegar.
    5. Serve garnished with fresh parsley.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Heart Healthy Soup Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 212 Calories from Fat 72
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 8g12%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Cholesterol 56mg19%
    Sodium 596mg26%
    Potassium 1076mg31%
    Carbohydrates 12g4%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 6g7%
    Protein 24g48%
    Vitamin A 4700IU94%
    Vitamin C 16mg19%
    Calcium 72mg7%
    Iron 3.8mg21%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Jeayn Fahey says

      June 01, 2023 at 6:57 am

      We loved it! Followed directions exactly. Husband said he could feel the nutrients coursing through his body.

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    2. Gregory Linnow says

      October 15, 2020 at 2:29 pm

      5 stars
      This was very tasty, Thank you!

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