Dairy-Free Hearty Red Bean Soup
Warm up with this flavorful and satisfying Dairy-Free Hearty Red Bean Soup—a wholesome, plant-based recipe that's perfect for cozy dinners or meal prepping. Loaded with nutrient-packed ingredients like red beans, diced vegetables, and aromatic spices, this soup delivers a rich, smoky flavor thanks to smoked paprika and ground cumin. A quick 15-minute prep and a gentle simmer transform simple pantry staples like vegetable broth and canned tomatoes into a comforting, hearty meal. Ideal for anyone seeking a dairy-free, gluten-free, and protein-rich dish, this soup is easy to make, budget-friendly, and perfect for serving six generous portions. Garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of brightness and enjoy a bowl of nourishment that’s as delicious as it is nutritious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 medium celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 2 15-ounce cans canned red beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic, and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
Add the diced carrots, celery, and red bell pepper to the pot. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in the drained red beans, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes.
Add the bay leaf, thyme, cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt to the pot.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
918 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.8 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5205 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.4 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.9 g | 125% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.4 g | ||
| Protein | 30.3 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 590 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 4371 mg | 93% | |
*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.
