White Bean and Collard Greens Soup

Warm up your table with the wholesome comfort of this White Bean and Collard Greens Soup, a hearty, nutrient-packed recipe that seamlessly combines rustic flavors and simple ingredients. Featuring creamy cannellini beans, tender collard greens, and a vibrant medley of sautéed onions, carrots, and celery, this soup boasts a rich base of aromatic vegetable broth infused with dried herbs, smoked paprika, and a hint of red pepper flakes for subtle heat. A splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice at the end brightens each spoonful, making this dish both satisfying and refreshing. Ready in just 45 minutes, this vegan soup is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or meal prepping wholesome lunches. Serve it with a slice of crusty bread for an irresistible, soul-warming meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 medium celery stalks, diced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 15-oz cans cannellini beans (white beans), drained and rinsed
• 1 bunch collard greens, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.

Step 3

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring it to a simmer.

Step 4

Add the cannellini beans, collard greens, thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the collard greens are tender.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or black pepper as desired.

Step 7

Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice just before serving for brightness.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2956.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1749.4

Total Fat 46.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6858.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 270.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 77.6g	0%
Total Sugars 39.2g
Protein 84.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1436.1mg	0%
Iron 27.3mg	0%
Potassium 6768.1mg	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: 22.7%

Protein: 18.3%

Carbs: 58.9%