Vegetable Burger Soup

Warm, hearty, and bursting with vibrant veggies, this Vegetable Burger Soup is a plant-based twist on classic comfort food. Packed with a colorful array of fresh vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and bell pepper, this soup combines robust flavors from diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and a medley of spices, including smoked paprika and oregano. The addition of savory plant-based burger crumbles gives it a satisfying protein boost, while tender baby spinach adds a nutritious finishing touch. Simmered to perfection in a rich vegetable broth, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 45 minutes and serves six. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this one-pot wonder pairs beautifully with crusty bread or crackers for a wholesome, soul-warming meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 can canned diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 1.5 cups frozen plant-based burger crumbles

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Once the oil is hot, add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the garlic, carrots, celery, and red bell pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 4

Add the diced zucchini and cook for another 3 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, dried basil, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and vegetables to cook through.

Step 7

Add the plant-based burger crumbles and baby spinach to the pot. Stir and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the crumbles are heated through and the spinach has wilted.

Step 8

Adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper, if needed. Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3081.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1695.2

Total Fat 64.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6978.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 199.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 50.4g	0%
Total Sugars 68.4g
Protein 93.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 747.0mg	0%
Iron 23.9mg	0%
Potassium 6760.5mg	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: 33.1%

Protein: 21.4%

Carbs: 45.5%