Healthy Collard Greens Soup
Warm up with a bowl of vibrant and nourishing Healthy Collard Greens Soup, a wholesome recipe that’s brimming with hearty vegetables, creamy cannellini beans, and earthy collard greens. This nutritious soup is simmered in a fragrant base of smoked paprika, dried thyme, and garlic, creating layers of flavor in every spoonful. Perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner, it’s made with low-sodium vegetable broth and fresh lemon juice for a bright, healthy twist. Ready in just 50 minutes and packed with fiber, plant-based protein, and essential vitamins, this one-pot soup is as satisfying as it is simple to prepare. Whether you’re looking for a gluten-free meal or a vegan dish the whole family will love, this recipe delivers comfort and wellness in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
- 1 large bunch collard greens, stems removed and leaves chopped
- 6 cups vegetable broth, low sodium
- 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, no salt added
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the chopped collard greens to the pot and stir until they begin to wilt, about 2-3 minutes.
Pour in the vegetable broth, cannellini beans, and diced tomatoes. Stir well to combine.
Add the bay leaf, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring the soup to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the bay leaf and stir in the fresh lemon juice for brightness.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1048 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.6 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2320 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 160.6 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.6 g | 166% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.9 g | ||
| Protein | 40.1 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1170 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 4076 mg | 87% | |
*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.
