Vegetarian Hearty Pork Soup

Delight in the comforting flavors of Vegetarian Hearty Pork Soup, a plant-based twist on the classic favorite that's brimming with warmth and nourishment. This vegan-friendly recipe captures the essence of smoky, savory "pork" flavor with clever ingredients like liquid smoke, soy sauce, and miso paste, while hearty chickpeas, baby potatoes, and fresh spinach make it a filling and nutrient-packed meal. Perfectly spiced with smoked paprika, cumin, and a medley of vegetables, this one-pot soup is easy to prepare in just under an hour, making it an ideal option for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Serve it piping hot, topped with fresh parsley, for a satisfying bowl of comfort that even meat lovers will adore.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 large bell pepper, diced
• 12 ounces baby potatoes, quartered
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon miso paste
• 15 ounces canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 3 cups spinach, roughly chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add chopped onions and minced garlic, sauté until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in smoked paprika and ground cumin, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add sliced carrots, celery, bell pepper, and quartered baby potatoes, stirring to coat in the spices.

Step 5

Pour in vegetable broth and canned diced tomatoes, then add the bay leaf and dried thyme.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 8

Add liquid smoke, soy sauce, miso paste, and chickpeas to the pot, stirring well to combine.

Step 9

Let the soup cook for another 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 10

Stir in the chopped spinach, cooking just until wilted.

Step 11

Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 12

Remove the bay leaf from the soup and discard.

Step 13

Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3520.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2057.5

Total Fat 65.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.4g
Cholesterol 7.9mg	0%
Sodium 9767.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 307.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 75.5g	0%
Total Sugars 75.6g
Protein 80.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 921.5mg	0%
Iron 31.9mg	0%
Potassium 8539.0mg	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: 27.6%

Protein: 15.0%

Carbs: 57.4%