Dairy-Free Hearty Vegetable Pasta Soup

Warm up with a comforting bowl of Dairy-Free Hearty Vegetable Pasta Soup, a wholesome and nourishing meal packed with vibrant veggies, tender pasta, and a rich tomato-based broth. This recipe is a dairy-free twist on classic comfort food, featuring nutrient-rich ingredients like kale, zucchini, and red bell pepper, paired with aromatic herbs like basil and oregano. The addition of fresh parsley and a splash of lemon juice adds a refreshing finish, while the ditalini or macaroni pasta makes it satisfyingly hearty. Perfect for cozy dinners or meal prepping, this one-pot soup is ready in just an hour and serves six generous portions. Enjoy a healthy, vegan-friendly option that’s as flavorful as it is filling!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 large, sliced carrots
• 2 sliced celery stalks
• 1 medium, diced zucchini
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 cups small pasta, such as ditalini or macaroni
• 2 cups, chopped kale
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic, sliced carrots, and celery, and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the diced zucchini and red bell pepper, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until they begin to soften.

Step 4

Add the canned diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, bay leaf, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the pasta and cook for another 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf, then stir in the chopped kale. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the kale is wilted.

Step 8

Add the fresh parsley and lemon juice, stirring to combine.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary before serving hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3702.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2710.3

Total Fat 72.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.4g
Cholesterol 15.9mg	0%
Sodium 9156.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 432.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 63.2g	0%
Total Sugars 91.9g
Protein 87.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 984.6mg	0%
Iron 21.0mg	0%
Potassium 7720.3mg	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: 24.0%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 63.2%