Vegetarian Hearty Meat and Vegetable Soup

Warm up with this deliciously comforting Vegetarian Hearty Meat and Vegetable Soup, a plant-based twist on the classic comfort food. Packed with vibrant, nutrient-rich vegetables like carrots, celery, potatoes, green beans, and cabbage, this soup gets an extra protein boost from savory plant-based ground meat. Seasoned with fragrant dried thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves, it delivers a depth of flavor that’s truly soul-soothing. Simmered in a rich vegetable broth with diced tomatoes, this dish is the perfect hearty yet healthy meal for chilly nights. Ready in just an hour and ideal for six servings, it’s a wholesome dinner option that’s both satisfying and completely vegetarian. Garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of freshness before serving, and pair it with crusty bread for the ultimate cozy meal experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 2 large, diced carrots
• 2 diced celery stalks
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 12 ounces plant-based ground meat
• 5 cups vegetable broth
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 2 medium, peeled and diced potatoes
• 1 cup, cut into 1-inch pieces green beans
• 2 cups, shredded cabbage
• 1 teaspoon, dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon, dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 whole bay leaves
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and plant-based ground meat. Cook for another 5 minutes until the plant-based meat is browned.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes with their juices.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Stir in the dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, black pepper, and bay leaves.

Step 7

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 8

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaves before serving.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3470.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2318.1

Total Fat 107.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.1g
Cholesterol 8.2mg	0%
Sodium 7610.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 267.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 60.0g	0%
Total Sugars 67.2g
Protein 104.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 944.1mg	0%
Iron 30.9mg	0%
Potassium 8694.0mg	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: 39.5%

Protein: 17.0%

Carbs: 43.5%