Soy-Free Hearty Winter Greens Soup

Warm up your winter days with this Soy-Free Hearty Winter Greens Soup—a nourishing, veggie-packed recipe bursting with vibrant seasonal flavors. Featuring a savory medley of kale, Swiss chard, and savoy cabbage simmered to perfection in a fragrant vegetable broth, this soup is a comforting, nutrient-rich option for cold-weather meals. Diced potatoes, carrots, and celery add a robust heartiness, while a hint of lemon juice brightens every spoonful. Perfect for a wholesome lunch or light dinner, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is quick to prepare, with just 20 minutes of prep time and 40 minutes of cooking. Ideal for anyone seeking a cozy, plant-based soup that’s free from soy but full of goodness!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 sticks celery stalks, diced
• 2 medium potatoes, diced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups kale, chopped
• 2 cups Swiss chard, chopped
• 2 cups savoy cabbage, chopped
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the diced carrots, celery, and potatoes to the pot, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth, then add the kale, Swiss chard, savoy cabbage, bay leaf, and thyme leaves.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover the pot and cook for 25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf, then stir in the salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.

Step 8

Adjust seasoning to taste, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2734.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1414.1

Total Fat 43.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6372.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 227.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.5g	0%
Total Sugars 45.1g
Protein 49.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 836.9mg	0%
Iron 18.0mg	0%
Potassium 7425.9mg	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: 25.9%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 61.0%