Mediterranean Diet Hearty Winter Greens Soup
Warm up chilly days with this Mediterranean Diet Hearty Winter Greens Soup, a nourishing and flavorful one-pot wonder that celebrates nutrient-rich kale and Swiss chard. Simmered in a savory vegetable broth alongside carrots, celery, and creamy cannellini beans, this dish is elevated with bright notes of lemon juice and aromatic herbs like thyme and oregano. Diced tomatoes add a touch of tang, while fresh parsley brings a vibrant finish. Ready in just 45 minutes, this soup is the perfect blend of hearty and healthy, making it an ideal recipe for cozy weeknight dinners or meal prep. Packed with wholesome ingredients, this Mediterranean-inspired soup is a delicious way to embrace a plant-based lifestyle while savoring the comforting flavors of winter.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large, diced yellow onion
- 2 medium, diced carrot
- 2 diced celery stalk
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 4 cups, chopped kale
- 2 cups, chopped Swiss chard
- 1 15 oz can, rinsed and drained cannellini beans
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 juiced lemon
- 1 teaspoon or to taste salt
- 0.5 teaspoon or to taste black pepper
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions are translucent and the vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
Add the chopped kale and Swiss chard and allow them to simmer for about 10 minutes until they are tender.
Stir in the cannellini beans, diced tomatoes, thyme, and oregano. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes to meld the flavors.
Add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Remove from heat and stir in the freshly chopped parsley just before serving.
Ladle the soup into bowls and optionally drizzle with extra virgin olive oil before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1569 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.0 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8796 mg | 382% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 232.9 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 59.2 g | 211% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.9 g | ||
| Protein | 68.6 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 989 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 24.0 mg | 133% | |
| Potassium | 6912 mg | 147% | |
*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.
