Mediterranean Diet Hearty Winter Greens Soup

Warm up this season with our Mediterranean Diet Hearty Winter Greens Soup—a nourishing, flavor-packed dish that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. Brimming with nutrient-rich kale and Swiss chard, creamy cannellini beans, and tangy diced tomatoes, this soup captures the essence of Mediterranean cooking: fresh, vibrant, and health-focused. Infused with aromatic thyme, oregano, and a splash of bright lemon juice, this one-pot wonder is the perfect meal for chilly nights. Ready in just 45 minutes, it's an ideal choice for busy weeknights or weekend meal-prep. Serve it with crusty whole-grain bread for a comforting, plant-based meal that’s heart-healthy and satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 2 medium, diced carrot
• 2 diced celery stalk
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 4 cups, chopped kale
• 2 cups, chopped Swiss chard
• 1 15 oz can, rinsed and drained cannellini beans
• 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 juiced lemon
• 1 teaspoon or to taste salt
• 0.5 teaspoon or to taste black pepper
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions are translucent and the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

Step 5

Add the chopped kale and Swiss chard and allow them to simmer for about 10 minutes until they are tender.

Step 6

Stir in the cannellini beans, diced tomatoes, thyme, and oregano. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes to meld the flavors.

Step 7

Add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 8

Remove from heat and stir in the freshly chopped parsley just before serving.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and optionally drizzle with extra virgin olive oil before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3336.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1568.9

Total Fat 48.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8795.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 232.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 59.2g	0%
Total Sugars 52.9g
Protein 68.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 989.4mg	0%
Iron 24.0mg	0%
Potassium 6912.5mg	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: 26.4%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 56.9%