Nut-Free Hearty Green Bean Soup
Warm up with a bowl of Nut-Free Hearty Green Bean Soup, a wholesome and nourishing recipe brimming with fresh vegetables and vibrant herbs. This comforting soup features tender green beans, hearty potatoes, and a medley of carrots, celery, and red bell pepper simmered in a flavorful vegetable broth seasoned with thyme, bay leaf, and parsley. Perfect for those seeking a nut-free, plant-based meal, this 45-minute recipe is easy to make and ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prepping. Serve it piping hot with a side of crusty bread for a satisfying, healthy dish that’s packed with flavor and nutrition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the sliced carrots, celery, and red bell pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the trimmed and cut green beans, diced potatoes, vegetable broth, bay leaf, and dried thyme to the pot.
Increase the heat to high, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 25-30 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Remove the bay leaf from the pot and season the soup with salt and black pepper.
Stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, then serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1460 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.2 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6049 mg | 263% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 240.7 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 52.7 g | 188% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.2 g | ||
| Protein | 47.1 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 756 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 20.0 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 7244 mg | 154% | |
*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.
