Dairy-Free Hearty Kale Soup

Warm up with a bowl of Dairy-Free Hearty Kale Soup, a wholesome and flavor-packed recipe perfect for cozy nights or healthy meal prep. Brimming with nutrient-rich kale, creamy cannellini beans, tender potatoes, and a medley of vibrant vegetables like carrots and celery, this soup offers both comfort and nutrition in every spoonful. Simmered in an aromatic base of vegetable broth, garlic, thyme, and a splash of zesty lemon juice, this dairy-free delight is as satisfying as it is nourishing. Easy to prepare in under an hour, it’s an ideal choice for vegans, vegetarians, or anyone craving a hearty, plant-based meal. Serve it with crusty bread or enjoy it on its own for a fulfilling, guilt-free comfort food experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, chopped onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 large, diced carrot
• 2 diced celery stalks
• 2 medium, diced potatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
• 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups, chopped kale
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the diced carrots and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the diced potatoes and cook for 2 more minutes.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the canned diced tomatoes with their juices.

Step 6

Stir in the cannellini beans, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Step 8

Add the chopped kale and cook for an additional 10 minutes until the kale is wilted and tender.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf, stir in the lemon juice and parsley before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot, enjoy your hearty dairy-free kale soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3576.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1952.8

Total Fat 57.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.0g
Cholesterol 7.9mg	0%
Sodium 6802.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 302.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 72.0g	0%
Total Sugars 61.4g
Protein 71.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1136.6mg	0%
Iron 25.1mg	0%
Potassium 9073.4mg	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: 25.7%

Protein: 14.2%

Carbs: 60.0%