Dairy-Free Hearty Green Bean Soup

Warm up with a hearty and satisfying bowl of Dairy-Free Hearty Green Bean Soup—a wholesome, vegetable-packed delight that's perfect for cozy dinners or meal prepping. This nourishing recipe combines fresh green beans, diced potatoes, and vibrant carrots with aromatic herbs like thyme and oregano, all simmered together in a rich vegetable broth and a splash of tangy lemon juice. The recipe is completely dairy-free, yet brimming with bold, comforting flavors, making it ideal for those who follow plant-based or lactose-free diets. With a quick 15-minute prep time and easy step-by-step instructions, it's a stress-free way to enjoy a healthy, hearty meal. Serve it up with crusty dairy-free bread or a crisp side salad for a well-rounded, crowd-pleasing dish that's as nutritious as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, sliced
• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
• 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 0.25 cup parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add sliced carrots, celery, and green beans to the pot. Cook while stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the can of diced tomatoes with their juice.

Step 6

Add the diced potatoes, thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper, and the bay leaf. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf from the soup.

Step 9

Stir in the chopped parsley and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 10

Serve hot with your favorite dairy-free bread or a side salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3214.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1497.1

Total Fat 43.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6447.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 250.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 57.8g	0%
Total Sugars 68.0g
Protein 48.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 855.5mg	0%
Iron 22.1mg	0%
Potassium 7655.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.8%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 63.0%