Hearty Bean and Vegetable Soup

Warm, nourishing, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Hearty Bean and Vegetable Soup is a comforting one-pot meal that's perfect for chilly evenings or anytime you crave something nutritious and flavorful. Brimming with tender white beans, vibrant kale, and a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions, this soup is simmered in a fragrant broth infused with herbs like thyme, rosemary, and a hint of bay leaf. A splash of lemon juice adds a bright, zesty finish that perfectly balances the rich, savory flavors. With just 15 minutes of prep and a hands-off simmer time, this vegan soup is as easy to make as it is satisfying. Serve it with crusty bread for a hearty dinner or enjoy it as a wholesome meal prep option throughout the week. Perfect for those looking for healthy soup recipes, warming comfort food, or plant-based dinner ideas!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 medium celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cans (15 oz each) canned white beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 3 cups kale, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.

Step 4

Add the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, white beans, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf to the pot.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Remove the thyme sprigs, rosemary sprig, and bay leaf from the pot.

Step 7

Stir in the chopped kale and cook until it is wilted, about 5 minutes.

Step 8

Season the soup with salt and black pepper.

Step 9

Stir in the lemon juice just before serving.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy it hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3299.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1829.8

Total Fat 47.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7357.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 285.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 76.5g	0%
Total Sugars 49.6g
Protein 88.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1236.5mg	0%
Iron 31.4mg	0%
Potassium 8013.8mg	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: 22.2%

Protein: 18.4%

Carbs: 59.4%