Mediterranean Diet Hearty Green Bean Soup

Warm up with a comforting bowl of Mediterranean Diet Hearty Green Bean Soup, a nutrient-packed, flavor-loaded recipe that’s perfect for a wholesome lunch or dinner. This vibrant one-pot dish combines tender green beans, sweet carrots, celery, and hearty diced tomatoes with a medley of aromatic herbs like oregano, thyme, and fennel seeds for an authentic Mediterranean taste. Simmered in rich vegetable broth and finished with a bright splash of fresh lemon juice, this soup is as refreshing as it is satisfying. Ready in just an hour and brimming with plant-based goodness, this healthy, low-calorie soup fits seamlessly into the Mediterranean diet and is ideal for meal prep or serving a crowd. Enjoy it as a standalone meal or pair it with crusty whole-grain bread for a complete, cozy experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, chopped yellow onion
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 2 chopped celery stalks
• 1 large, diced carrot
• 1 pound, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces green beans
• 14.5 ounces, canned with juice diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped celery, and diced carrot to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the onion is translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the trimmed and cut green beans. Cook for another 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Add the canned diced tomatoes and their juice, stirring well to combine with the vegetables.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth, and add the bay leaf, fennel seeds, dried oregano, and dried thyme. Stir to mix all the ingredients.

Step 6

Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Season the soup with sea salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in freshly chopped parsley.

Step 8

Before serving, remove the bay leaf and stir in the lemon juice for a fresh, zesty flavor.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3032.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1313.6

Total Fat 58.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7168.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 174.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 51.8g	0%
Total Sugars 63.4g
Protein 43.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 834.8mg	0%
Iron 18.0mg	0%
Potassium 6140.3mg	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: 37.5%

Protein: 12.6%

Carbs: 50.0%