Kidney Bean Soup for One

Warm up with this quick and comforting Kidney Bean Soup for One, a nutrient-packed meal that’s perfect for solo dining. Loaded with tender kidney beans, aromatic vegetables like onion, celery, and carrot, and simmered in a hearty vegetable stock infused with smoked paprika and oregano, this single-serving soup is both satisfying and healthy. A touch of canned diced tomatoes adds a rich, tangy depth, while fresh parsley provides a burst of color and brightness to every spoonful. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-make soup is ideal for busy weeknights or a cozy lunch. Whether you’re looking for a vegetarian one-pot recipe or a quick kidney bean dinner idea, this dish delivers big flavor in a small, manageable batch.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 0.5 small onion
• 1 garlic cloves
• 0.5 celery stalk
• 0.5 carrot
• 0.75 cup canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1.5 cup vegetable stock
• 0.5 cup canned diced tomatoes
• 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Finely dice the onion, garlic, celery, and carrot. Add them to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened and fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the drained and rinsed kidney beans, vegetable stock, and diced tomatoes.

Step 4

Add the oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 7

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Enjoy your hearty kidney bean soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(767.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	510.5

Total Fat 21.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 2.4mg	0%
Sodium 1829.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.6g	0%
Total Sugars 12.4g
Protein 18.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 187.3mg	0%
Iron 6.5mg	0%
Potassium 1690.1mg	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: 37.3%

Protein: 14.4%

Carbs: 48.3%