Low Sodium White Bean Soup Recipe

Servings: 8 2-cup servings

Estimated Sodium (Per Serving): 43mg

This low sodium white bean soup recipe is a hearty, cozy, and delicious soup made with a blend of white beans, tomatoes, veggies, olive oil, and spices. A great low sodium soup that is big on flavor and couldn’t be simpler to make.

Finish off this soup with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, for added texture and flavor. Serve with a slice of low sodium crusty bread and a side salad for a complete meal.

Want more low sodium soup recipes? Try our low sodum cheeseburger soup, low sodium egg drop soup, and our favorite low sodium miso soup.

low sodium white bean soup recipe with vegetables

Table of Contents

We love this soup and have been making it for years – it’s hearty, comforting, and so delicious. And there are so many great flavor additions that make this low sodium: rich no-salt tomato paste, lemon juice, and fresh herbs.

This soup is a variation of a Greek white bean soup, and it is best with dried beans, they make the texture truly amazing. This is a fantastic soup to prep a big pot of and enjoy for a few meals throughout the week. A great low sodium meal prep option!

Why This Low Sodium Soup Works

It’s hearty, delicious, easy to make, and tastes amazing.
A great low sodium option with vegetarian protein.
Loaded with beans and veggies in each bite.
Makes a great lunch or dinner soup.
Cooks of any skill level can make this dish by following our step-by-step photos and directions below.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Grocery delivery helps me stay consistent with low-sodium cooking: fewer impulse buys and more control over what goes into each meal. I’ve been using Misfits Market for a few years for fresh produce and pantry staples.
Get $25 off your first order if you’d like to try it out!

I used dried white beans which have a great texture when cooked from scratch in this soup. You can use navy beans or cannellini beans in this soup.

I start by heating up some extra virgin olive oil, and sauteeing the vegetables for the soup. I add carrots, onion, and celery in the soup as well. I also add no-salt-added tomato paste in the soup stock for added texture and flavor.

We also add no-salt-added vegetable stock and finish the dish with fresh lemon juice and fresh parsley for added flavor.

Additions and Substitutions

You can add in some no-salt canned tomatoes in addition to the tomato paste if desired.

For a smokier flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika – the spice pairs well with the tomatoes in this dish!

You can omit the red pepper flakes if you prefer a milder (less spicy) soup.

Step-By-Step Directions with Photos

white beans soaked in water to make authentic greek fasolatha with dried beans

Step 1: Soak your dried white beans in water for 8 hours or overnight. Drain, rinse, and set aside.

a pot full of onion, carrots, celery, and olive oil for fasolatha soup

Step 2: In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, heat 1/4 cup olive oil over low heat. Add the garlic, onions, celery, carrots, and chili flakes, and saute for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

carrots, onions, and celery with tomato paste for fasolatha soup with olive oil

Step 3: Add the no-salt-added tomato paste to the vegetables, and cook for 2-3 more minutes.

dried beans and tomatoes and spices added to a soup pot for greek fasolatha soup

Step 4: To the pot, add the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil and the drained beans. Stir well to combine, making sure the beans are coated in the spices and vegetables.

authentic greek fasolatha soup recipe with vegetable stock vegan and vegetarian bean soup

Step 5: Add in the no-salt-added vegetable broth and bay leaves, and bring to a boil.

fresh white bean soup with low sodium broth

Step 6: Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook the soup for 1 hour or until the beans are softened.

a pot of low salt bean soup recipe with vegetables and broth

Step 7: Add in the fresh lemon juice and fresh parsley. Discard the bay leaves. Taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.

a bowl of fasolatha greek bean soup authentic vegan greek recipes

Step 8: Serve hot, with a drizzle of additional olive oil if desired.

Recipe FAQs

Can you use canned beans for this soup?

The dried beans are preferable for their creamy texture, but you could use no-salt canned beans in a pinch. If so, use 3 cans of beans and reduce the cooking time from 1 hour to 30 minutes.

How to make this bean soup creamier

You can use an immersion blender, and blend a portion of the soup for a thicker, creamier consistency.

How to store leftover bean soup?

Store leftovers in an airtight container, and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Dietary Modifications

This recipe is naturally vegan, vegetarian, and dairy free.
To make this recipe gluten free, ensure all ingredients are certified gluten free if needed.

More Fantastic Greek Recipes You’ll Love!

Let’s keep in touch – don’t forget to follow over on Instagram, Facebook, & my Youtube channel for more easy low sodium recipes.

If you made this recipe please leave a star rating & comment below. Your feedback helps other people who are making this recipe.

low sodium dinners cookbook low salt cookbook ideas for dinners side dishes and salads

Our FIRST Low Sodium Cookbook is now available!

Check out Low Sodium Dinners: 100+ Low Sodium Recipes That Actually Taste Good, available here:

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

This post may contain affiliate links. Please note I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases from affiliate programs, at no additional cost to you. Please read our privacy policy for more information.