Navy bean sprout soup

Navy bean sprout soup is a light, savory broth-based dish featuring tender navy bean sprouts, often simmered with simple aromatics like garlic, ginger, or scallions. It's a humble, comforting soup common in various East Asian cuisines, particularly Chinese home cooking, where it's valued for its simplicity and refreshing quality. The sprouts provide a delicate crunch, making it a popular quick-to-prepare side or light meal.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This soup is typically low in fat and calories, offering a good source of plant-based protein and dietary fiber from the navy bean sprouts. It provides essential nutrients like folate, manganese, and vitamin C, with a calorie count generally around 80-120 kcal per serving, depending on the broth and added ingredients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	95 kcal
Protein	7 g
Carbs	15 g
Fat	0.5 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	480 mg
Folate (B9)	120 mcg
Manganese	0.8 mg
Vitamin C	10 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Iron	2.0 mg
Phosphorus	100 mg
Thiamine (B1)	0.2 mg
Magnesium	40 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, navy bean sprouts are a staple in Chinese cuisine, often used in stir-fries and soups for their texture and nutritional boost. Nutritionally, sprouting increases the bioavailability of certain nutrients and can make the beans easier to digest compared to their unsprouted form.