Dairy-Free Hearty Vegetable and Meat Soup
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Dairy-Free Hearty Vegetable and Meat Soup, a nutrient-packed recipe that's perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or meal prep. Brimming with vibrant vegetables like carrots, zucchini, and green beans, alongside tender, protein-rich chicken or beef, this soup delivers a satisfying balance of flavors and textures. Simmered in a savory broth infused with aromatic herbs like thyme and bay leaf, every spoonful is rich and robust. This one-pot wonder is not only dairy-free and family-friendly but also easy to prepare, with just 20 minutes of prep time. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, it's the ultimate wholesome dish to keep you fueled and satisfied. Perfect for those seeking hearty dairy-free recipes and wholesome homemade soups!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 medium celery stalks, sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 large potato, diced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 14.5-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
- 6 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 pound proteins (such as chicken breast or beef stew meat), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
Add the sliced carrots, celery, diced zucchini, red bell pepper, potato, and green beans to the pot. Sauté the vegetables for about 5 minutes.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes with their juice and the chicken or beef broth.
Add the bite-sized pieces of protein of choice (chicken or beef) to the pot.
Drop in the bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, or until the vegetables and meat are tender.
Remove the bay leaf from the soup.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy your hearty dairy-free vegetable and meat soup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1765 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.2 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 394 mg | 131% | |
| Sodium | 8601 mg | 374% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.2 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.2 g | 111% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.0 g | ||
| Protein | 168.7 g | 337% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 541 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 5574 mg | 119% | |
*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.
