Vegan Sopa de Legumes

Warm your soul with Vegan Sopa de Legumes, a comforting and wholesome vegetable soup loaded with vibrant, nutrient-packed ingredients. This Portuguese-inspired recipe combines tender carrots, creamy potatoes, crisp green beans, and hearty cabbage, all simmered in a savory vegetable broth infused with garlic, paprika, and thyme. The addition of zucchini and tomato paste adds a touch of sweetness and depth, making every spoonful a flavorful delight. Ready in under an hour, this plant-based soup is perfect for a cozy dinner or meal prep for the week. Garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness, it’s a vegan, gluten-free, and family-friendly dish that’ll quickly become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 medium, sliced carrots
• 2 sliced celery stalks
• 3 medium, peeled and diced potatoes
• 1 medium, diced zucchini
• 150 grams, trimmed and chopped green beans
• 150 grams, shredded cabbage
• 1.5 liters vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish) fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, carrots, and celery, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced potatoes, zucchini, green beans, and shredded cabbage to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and mix in the tomato paste, paprika, dried thyme, and bay leaf.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf and season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3383.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1758.8

Total Fat 44.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8550.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 302.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 57.2g	0%
Total Sugars 76.5g
Protein 56.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 759.2mg	0%
Iron 21.0mg	0%
Potassium 9218.9mg	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: 21.9%

Protein: 12.3%

Carbs: 65.8%