Most of us know we should be eating more fibre, but actually hitting that 30g daily target can feel like a bit of a challenge. That’s where a recipe like this comes in, a simple, "chuck-it-all-in" one-pot meal that makes hitting your goals a lot less hard work.
This nourishing soup will soon be a staple. It’s hearty, filling and packed with a variety of vegetables and pulses — the sort of ingredients your gut loves. Because it’s so versatile, you can easily swap in whatever you have in the fridge, making it a reliable go-to for a healthy lunch or a light dinner.
The real win here is how it makes you feel. High-fibre meals are brilliant for steady energy levels and keeping you satisfied for longer, so you’re not left searching for snacks an hour after eating.
Why this recipe’s so good:
- Serious satisfaction: The combo of fibre and plant-based protein helps slow down digestion, keeping you full and focused.
- Supports your microbiome: A mix of different plants is one of the easiest ways to keep your gut microbes happy and diverse.
- Easy batch prep: This is one of those dishes that actually tastes better the next day, so it’s perfect for prepping ahead for the week.
Servings: 1
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery sticks, diced
- 1 brown onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tin cannellini beans
- Handful bay leaves
- 50 g pasta (choose your favourite)
- 500 ml vegetable stock
- 1 tbsp white miso
- 2 handfuls spinach
Instructions
- In a pan, add the diced carrots and celery and cook for a few minutes to soften.
- Next, add the onion and garlic and cook for a further few minutes.
- Now add the beans, stock, bay leaves and pasta. Cook until the pasta is soft.
- Just at the end, add the miso and spinach leaves and allow to cook for 1 minute (until the spinach is wilted).
- Serve up and get spoonin’.
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Lauren is a recipe writer and English Literature graduate who firmly believes in a balanced approach to fitness. She has always been a keen swimmer and, in recent years, has discovered the benefits of weight training and hot yoga. When she's not in the gym, you'll find her cooking up new recipes or enjoying brunch with her friends, having moved on from her student days of living on pasta.
