Sugar-Free Hearty Winter Greens Soup

Warm up your winter nights with this Sugar-Free Hearty Winter Greens Soup, a wholesome, nutrient-packed recipe bursting with flavor and comfort. Featuring a vibrant medley of kale, Swiss chard, spinach, and Brussels sprouts, this vegan soup is a powerhouse of greens simmered to tender perfection in a savory vegetable broth infused with garlic, thyme, and a hint of lemon. Carrots and celery add subtle sweetness, while the olive oil base gives a luscious depth to every spoonful. Ready in under an hour, this healthy, sugar-free recipe is perfect for meal prep or a cozy weeknight dinner. Serve it with crusty bread or savor it solo for a satisfying, guilt-free bowl of warmth.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large, chopped yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 medium, sliced carrot
• 2 sliced celery stalks
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups, chopped kale
• 2 cups, chopped Swiss chard
• 2 cups, chopped spinach
• 1 cup quartered Brussels sprouts
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the sliced carrots and celery to the pot. Stir occasionally and cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 6

Add the chopped kale, Swiss chard, spinach, quartered Brussels sprouts, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot.

Step 7

Stir the soup well, and let it cook for about 20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf from the soup, stir in the lemon juice, and adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 9

Serve hot with your favorite bread or on its own for a nourishing meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2551.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1109.8

Total Fat 43.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6452.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 152.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.4g	0%
Total Sugars 45.6g
Protein 41.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 753.1mg	0%
Iron 14.6mg	0%
Potassium 5743.2mg	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: 33.5%

Protein: 14.3%

Carbs: 52.3%