Dairy-Free Hearty Vegetable and Meat Soup

Warm up with a bowl of Dairy-Free Hearty Vegetable and Meat Soup, a comforting and flavorful one-pot meal packed with nutrient-rich vegetables and tender protein. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this wholesome soup combines the earthy sweetness of carrots, celery, zucchini, and red bell pepper with the richness of chicken or beef. Seasoned with aromatic thyme and a touch of garlic, it’s simmered to perfection in a savory broth, creating a satisfying dish that’s entirely dairy-free. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe is a delicious, family-friendly option that serves up to six and pairs beautifully with a crusty bread or fresh salad. Whether you're looking for a warming comfort food or a healthier twist on a classic soup, this dish is guaranteed to deliver.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 medium celery stalks, sliced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 large potato, diced
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 14.5-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
• 6 cups chicken or beef broth
• 1 pound proteins (such as chicken breast or beef stew meat), cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.

Step 4

Add the sliced carrots, celery, diced zucchini, red bell pepper, potato, and green beans to the pot. Sauté the vegetables for about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Pour in the canned diced tomatoes with their juice and the chicken or beef broth.

Step 6

Add the bite-sized pieces of protein of choice (chicken or beef) to the pot.

Step 7

Drop in the bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 8

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, or until the vegetables and meat are tender.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf from the soup.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 11

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Step 12

Serve hot and enjoy your hearty dairy-free vegetable and meat soup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3524.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1765.2

Total Fat 62.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.2g
Cholesterol 393.8mg	0%
Sodium 8601.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 133.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.2g	0%
Total Sugars 46.0g
Protein 168.7g	0%

Vitamin D 59.0IU	0%
Calcium 540.6mg	0%
Iron 14.6mg	0%
Potassium 5573.5mg	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: 31.7%

Protein: 38.2%

Carbs: 30.1%