High Protein Hearty Vegetable Pasta Soup
Warm, filling, and packed with nutritious ingredients, this High Protein Hearty Vegetable Pasta Soup is the ultimate comfort food that doesn’t compromise on health. Bursting with vibrant vegetables like zucchini, kale, carrots, and celery, and fortified with protein-rich chickpeas and whole wheat elbow pasta, this recipe is a balanced meal in a bowl. The robust flavors of Italian seasoning, garlic, and a hint of Parmesan cheese make every bite irresistible. Perfect for busy weeknights, this wholesome soup is ready in under an hour and serves up to six. Whether you're looking for a vegetarian dinner idea, a meal-prep option, or simply a cozy bowl of soup to fuel your day, this high-protein vegetable pasta soup is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 medium carrot, diced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups kale, chopped
- 15 ounces canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1.5 cups whole wheat elbow pasta
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the diced zucchini to the pot and continue to sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and vegetable broth, and bring the mixture to a boil.
Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the chopped kale and chickpeas to the pot, stirring to combine.
Stir in the whole wheat elbow pasta and let the soup simmer for another 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
Once the pasta is cooked, taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Serve the soup hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy your hearty and protein-rich vegetable pasta soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3264 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.8 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.7 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 56 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 8974 mg | 390% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 505.9 g | 184% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 88.5 g | 316% | |
| Total Sugars | 83.2 g | ||
| Protein | 138.5 g | 277% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1654 mg | 127% | |
| Iron | 40.0 mg | 222% | |
| Potassium | 8290 mg | 176% | |
*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.
