Dairy-Free Hearty Red Bean Soup

Warm your soul with this comforting and flavorful Dairy-Free Hearty Red Bean Soup, a wholesome meal that’s bursting with plant-based goodness. Packed with tender red beans, vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and red bell pepper, and a fragrant blend of spices including smoked paprika, cumin, and thyme, this recipe delivers rich, satisfying flavors in every bite. Simmered to perfection in a savory vegetable broth with a touch of diced tomatoes, this one-pot wonder is as easy to make as it is nourishing. Ready in just under an hour, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, yielding six generous servings of dairy-free, gluten-free goodness. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and a fresh herbaceous note. Whether you're vegan, lactose-intolerant, or simply craving a hearty soup, this dish is sure to become a favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 medium celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 2 15-ounce cans canned red beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the diced carrots, celery, and red bell pepper to the pot. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 5

Stir in the drained red beans, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes.

Step 6

Add the bay leaf, thyme, cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt to the pot.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1939.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	918.0

Total Fat 39.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5204.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 124.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.9g	0%
Total Sugars 42.4g
Protein 30.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 590.3mg	0%
Iron 15.7mg	0%
Potassium 4371.0mg	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: 36.7%

Protein: 12.4%

Carbs: 50.9%