Mediterranean Diet Hearty Green Bean Soup
Warm up with a bowl of Mediterranean Diet Hearty Green Bean Soup, a wholesome and flavorful recipe packed with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. This nourishing soup combines tender green beans, sweet carrots, and celery in a rich vegetable broth infused with garlic, fennel seeds, and a hint of citrusy lemon juice. Perfect for a healthy, plant-based meal, it’s quick to prepare in just under an hour, making it a satisfying weeknight dinner or meal prep option. Naturally vegan and gluten-free, this hearty soup embodies the essence of the Mediterranean lifestyle, offering a comforting yet light dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, chopped yellow onion
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 2 chopped celery stalks
- 1 large, diced carrot
- 1 pound, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces green beans
- 14.5 ounces, canned with juice diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped celery, and diced carrot to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the onion is translucent.
Stir in the trimmed and cut green beans. Cook for another 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the canned diced tomatoes and their juice, stirring well to combine with the vegetables.
Pour in the vegetable broth, and add the bay leaf, fennel seeds, dried oregano, and dried thyme. Stir to mix all the ingredients.
Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Season the soup with sea salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in freshly chopped parsley.
Before serving, remove the bay leaf and stir in the lemon juice for a fresh, zesty flavor.
Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1314 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.2 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7169 mg | 312% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 174.7 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.8 g | 185% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.4 g | ||
| Protein | 43.9 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 835 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 6140 mg | 131% | |
*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.
