Whole30 Classic Clear Vegetable Soup

Warm, comforting, and packed with vibrant, nutrient-rich vegetables, this Whole30 Classic Clear Vegetable Soup is a light yet hearty dish perfect for any season. This wholesome recipe features a medley of fresh produce, including zucchini, green beans, red bell pepper, and carrots, all simmered to perfection in a savory vegetable broth. Infused with aromatic herbs like parsley and thyme, and brightened with a splash of fresh lemon juice, this soup offers a satisfying depth of flavor while remaining Whole30-compliant, gluten-free, and vegetarian. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for meal prepping or quick weeknight dinners. Serve it steaming hot with a sprinkle of parsley for a beautiful, nourishing bowl that will warm you from the inside out.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 medium, sliced carrots
• 2 stalks, sliced celery stalks
• 1 medium, diced zucchini
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1 cup, trimmed and halved green beans
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon, chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the sliced carrots and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Add the diced zucchini, red bell pepper, and green beans. Stir well to combine with the other vegetables.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 6

Add the salt, black pepper, and bay leaf. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf and stir in the chopped parsley, thyme, and fresh lemon juice.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Serve hot with additional fresh parsley for garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2682.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1156.4

Total Fat 43.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8243.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 165.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.3g	0%
Total Sugars 65.9g
Protein 38.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 591.3mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 5548.8mg	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: 32.3%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 55.0%