Gluten-Free Hearty Winter Greens Soup
Warm up chilly days with this comforting Gluten-Free Hearty Winter Greens Soup, a nourishing blend of vibrant vegetables and earthy greens that’s big on flavor and easy on dietary restrictions. Packed with nutrient-rich kale and Swiss chard, tender Russet potatoes, sweet carrots, and aromatic herbs like thyme and bay leaf, this gluten-free soup delivers robust taste in every spoonful. A splash of lemon juice adds a hint of brightness, perfectly balancing the hearty broth. Ready in under an hour and brimming with healthful ingredients, this soup is ideal for meal prep or a cozy family dinner. Pair it with your favorite gluten-free bread for a wholesome, satisfying winter meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 3 medium carrots
- 3 celery stalks
- 2 medium Russet potato
- 4 cups kale
- 4 cups Swiss chard
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Begin by preparing all your vegetables: dice the onion, mince the garlic, and slice the carrots and celery into thin pieces. Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes. Roughly chop the kale and Swiss chard, removing any thick stems.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
Add the minced garlic, sliced carrots, and celery to the pot. Stir well and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften.
Stir in the cubed potatoes, mixing to combine with other ingredients.
Pour in the vegetable broth, ensuring all the vegetables are submerged. Add the bay leaf, fresh thyme, and red pepper flakes.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are just tender.
Add the chopped kale and Swiss chard to the pot. Stir to incorporate the greens into the soup.
Season with salt and black pepper. Cover and continue to simmer for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the greens to wilt.
Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning as needed. Add the lemon juice, stir well, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1562 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.7 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7485 mg | 325% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 243.5 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.0 g | 171% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.4 g | ||
| Protein | 53.7 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 826 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 7477 mg | 159% | |
*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.
