16 of the Best Low Sodium Soup Recipes

By Candace Braun Zafirellis
Updated 4/4/2025
16 of the Best Low Sodium Soup Recipes
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Nearly everyone thinks soup is healthy, but many canned soups and even some restaurant soups can be over salted and not recommended for people following a low sodium diet. That’s why we curated this selection of 16 of our best low sodium soup recipes that are easy to make at home using fresh, healthy ingredients plus spices that enhance flavor without added salt.

These low salt soup recipes give you easy, step by step instructions to make healthy, delicious broths, soups and one-bowl meals. Health eCooks chefs and dietitians have crafted healthy soup recipes with vegetables, lean proteins and plenty of herbs and spices to provide rich flavors that are salt free. 

Every one of these soups with low sodium are packed with nutrients, fiber and antioxidants, making them an excellent meal choice for heart patients and people following a heart healthy diet.

Making soups that are low in sodium is a simple and smart way to improve your diet, even if you don’t have high blood pressure. Our soup recipes use wholesome, natural ingredients to ensure every bowl is as nutritious as it is satisfying. Whether you prefer a thick and creamy chowder or tender meat in a lighter broth, our low sodium soups prove that heart healthy eating can be simple and delicious.

Here are 16 of the best recipes for soups that are low in sodium to enjoy on a heart healthy diet:

  1. Heart Healthy Clam Chowder
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    90 mins

    This heart-healthy recipe makes a low sodium chowder using tender clams and lean turkey bacon. This comforting, low-fat meal uses fresh herbs such as thyme and dill to enhance this soup’s rich flavor. It’s a delicious choice for healthy eaters who want a lighter version of a classic chowder.

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    Borscht

    Heart Healthy Borscht
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    150 mins

    This heart-healthy borscht combines tender beef chunks with vibrant beets, cabbage and carrots, creating a high protein soup that's low fat and low sodium. The natural sweetness of the beets and the tang from a touch of vinegar give this traditional Eastern European soup recipe an abundance of flavor.

  3. Heart Healthy Creamy Cauliflower Soup
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    75 mins

    This creamy low salt soup recipe blends roasted cauliflower, garlic, and shallots to a thick, velvety texture without heavy cream. This low calorie meal served in a soup bowl is dairy free and low sodium. It’s an easy dinner soup for people following a vegan diet.

  4. Heart Healthy Corn Chowder Soup
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    60 mins

    This corn chowder soup combines sweet corn and tender potatoes to create a creamy, comforting meal. Made low fat using skim milk and low sodium vegetable broth, this soup may be low in salt, but it’s full of flavor.

  5. Heart  Healthy Black Bean Soup
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    60 mins

    A hearty blend of protein-packed black beans, fresh vegetables, and spices, this low sodium soup is a filling meal full of fiber. Its rich, smoky flavor and wholesome ingredients make this bowl of black bean soup a perfect low sodium dinner option.

  6. Heart Healthy Carrot Soup
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    45 mins

    This low sodium carrot soup capitalizes on the natural sweetness of fresh carrots enhanced with a hint of orange and thyme. The result is a vibrant and creamy bowl of soup that’s light and delicious.

  7. Heart Healthy Minestrone Soup
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    60 mins

    A hearty mix of fresh vegetables, cannellini beans, and herbs, this minestrone soup is simmered in a light, low-sodium broth to create a healthy Mediterranean meal that’s filling and delicious.

  8. Heart Healthy Tuscan White Bean Soup
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    30 mins

    This low-salt soup recipe is made with lean chicken sausage, fiber-rich cannellini beans and fresh kale to deliver a high protein meal to enjoy on a low sodium diet.

  9. Healthy Chilled Strawberry Soup
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    10 mins

    This refreshingly chilled soup recipe blends fresh strawberries, almond milk and a touch of honey to create a naturally sweet vegan soup. Low in sodium and packed with antioxidants, it’s a perfect light meal or dessert.

  10. Heart Healthy Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup
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    250 mins

    This slow cooker recipe combines lean diced ham, fiber-rich cannellini and kidney beans, and a medley of vegetables for a low sodium soup that doubles as a high protein meal.

  11. Heart Healthy Cauliflower and Leek Soup
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    60 mins

    Here’s a low-calorie soup that uses roasted leeks, cauliflower and shallots for a rich, savory flavor. With the added creaminess of coconut milk, it’s a great option for a vegan or vegetarian diet.

  12. Heart Healthy Quinoa Chicken Soup
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    30 mins

    This low sodium recipe takes our classic chicken soup recipe up a notch by combining protein-packed quinoa, tender roasted chicken and fresh vegetables to create a hearty meal.

  13. Heart Healthy Pumpkin Lime Soup
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    45 mins

    This pumpkin lime soup mixes creamy pumpkin purée with a splash of fresh lime juice and warm spices such as cumin, nutmeg and allspice. It's both low calorie and low sodium, providing a tangy and heart-healthy choice for a lighter meal.

  14. Heart Healthy Lasagna Soup
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    375 mins

    This hearty soup offers the classic flavors of lasagna served in a light broth with lean ground beef, whole-grain noodles, and Italian herbs. It's low sodium and low fat, giving a heart-healthy twist to a traditional pasta dish.

  15. Heart Healthy Tomato Soup
    Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
    30 mins

    A silky blend of ripe tomatoes, almond milk and low-sodium vegetable stock, this creamy soup recipe is low in calories and diabetic-friendly.

  16. Heart Healthy Sweet Potato Ginger Soup
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    90 mins

    This low sodium, high fiber soup combines heart healthy sweet potatoes with fresh ginger and delectable spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.

Start making these low sodium soup recipes part of your cardiac diet. With so many tasty options to explore, eating heart healthy recipes has never been easier!

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