Fabulous Vegetable Soup
Dive into a bowl of comfort with this Fabulous Vegetable Soup, a hearty and nourishing recipe that's packed with vibrant, wholesome ingredients. Bursting with flavor from a medley of fresh veggies like carrots, celery, zucchini, and red bell pepper, this soup is elevated with aromatic garlic, thyme, and paprika for a cozy depth of taste. Tender potatoes and leafy greens like kale or spinach add filling power, while a rich vegetable broth ties it all together. Ready in just 50 minutes, this one-pot wonder is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, offering six satisfying servings. Serve it with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a bright, herbaceous finish. This satisfying vegan soup is your go-to for a healthy, comforting, and flavor-packed meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups kale or spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, diced red bell pepper, and diced zucchini. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Add the cubed potatoes, canned diced tomatoes (with juice), vegetable broth, bay leaf, dried thyme, and paprika. Stir well to combine.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Stir in the chopped kale or spinach and cook for another 5 minutes, until the greens are wilted.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1401 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.5 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6475 mg | 282% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 225.2 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.8 g | 153% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.0 g | ||
| Protein | 43.4 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 669 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 7009 mg | 149% | |
*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.
