Tomato White Bean Vegetable Soup Vegetarian

Warm up with a hearty bowl of Tomato White Bean Vegetable Soup, a comforting and nutritious vegetarian recipe packed with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. This easy-to-make soup combines tender white beans, a medley of fresh vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and celery, and leafy baby spinach, all simmered in a rich tomato base infused with aromatic oregano and thyme. Ready in just 45 minutes, this protein-packed soup is perfect for meal prepping or a quick weeknight dinner. Serve it with crusty bread for a satisfying, plant-based meal that’s both delicious and nourishing. This recipe is not only vegan-friendly but also brimming with fiber, making it a healthy and flavorful addition to your recipe collection.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups cooked white beans (e.g., cannellini or great northern beans), drained and rinsed
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, cooked white beans, zucchini, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine.

Step 5

Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Stir in the baby spinach and let it wilt into the soup, about 2 minutes.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

Step 8

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy with crusty bread or crackers on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2952.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1625.9

Total Fat 41.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5001.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 253.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 65.3g	0%
Total Sugars 57.8g
Protein 78.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 841.1mg	0%
Iron 24.7mg	0%
Potassium 6735.8mg	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: 21.8%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 59.7%