Heavenly Hearty and Healthy Soup
Warm your soul with a bowl of Heavenly Hearty and Healthy Soup, a nourishing and flavorful blend of fresh vegetables, protein-packed cannellini beans, and fragrant herbs simmered to perfection. This one-pot wonder combines tender chunks of zucchini, vibrant kale, and a medley of sautéed onions, carrots, and celery, all swimming in a savory vegetable broth. A hint of fresh parsley and a splash of zesty lemon juice add a refreshing finish to this comforting and satisfying dish. Ready in under an hour and easily customizable, this gluten-free, vegetarian soup is perfect for meal prep or a wholesome weeknight dinner. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete, filling meal the whole family will adore!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 2 medium, peeled and diced carrots
- 2 large, diced celery stalks
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 medium, diced zucchini
- 2 cups, chopped kale
- 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1.5 cups cooked cannellini beans
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the diced zucchini, chopped kale, canned diced tomatoes (with juice), and vegetable broth to the pot.
Stir in the cooked cannellini beans, dried thyme, dried oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Discard the bay leaf and taste the soup, adjusting the salt and pepper as needed.
Stir in the chopped parsley and fresh lemon juice just before serving for a bright, fresh finish.
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm with your favorite crusty bread or crackers, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
252 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.2 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1010 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 10.2 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1010 mg | 21% | |
*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.
