Vegan Hearty Kale Soup

Warm up with a bowl of Vegan Hearty Kale Soup, a wholesome and nutrient-packed comfort food perfect for any season. This vibrant and satisfying soup combines tender kale, creamy cannellini beans, and hearty vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and celery, all simmered in a flavorful vegetable broth infused with aromatic dried herbs like thyme, oregano, and basil. With its quick prep time of just 20 minutes, this recipe is an ideal weeknight dinner that’s not only easy to make but also completely plant-based and gluten-free. Whether you’re embracing a vegan lifestyle or looking for a delicious, healthy option to share with family and friends, this soup is sure to delight. Serve it steaming hot with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a cozy, nourishing meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 3 stalks celery stalks, sliced
• 2 large potatoes, cubed
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 6 cups kale, washed and chopped
• 15 ounces cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add sliced carrots and celery, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Add cubed potatoes, canned diced tomatoes with their juice, and vegetable broth to the pot.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 7

Stir in the chopped kale, cannellini beans, dried thyme, oregano, basil, and the bay leaf.

Step 8

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Continue to simmer for another 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 10

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 11

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 12

Serve hot and enjoy your Vegan Hearty Kale Soup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3805.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2176.1

Total Fat 60.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.5g
Cholesterol 8.2mg	0%
Sodium 6711.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 353.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 74.2g	0%
Total Sugars 58.1g
Protein 86.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1904.5mg	0%
Iron 30.4mg	0%
Potassium 10724.2mg	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: 23.5%

Protein: 15.0%

Carbs: 61.5%