Nut-Free Hearty Winter Greens Soup
Warm up your winter nights with this Nut-Free Hearty Winter Greens Soup, a nourishing and flavor-packed bowl of goodness that’s perfect for the chilly season. This wholesome recipe combines a medley of vibrant winter greens—kale, Swiss chard, and spinach—simmered in a fragrant vegetable broth alongside tender potatoes, savory onions, and aromatic herbs like thyme, oregano, and bay leaf. A splash of bright lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh parsley add the perfect finishing touch to this comforting meal. Not only is this soup free of nuts, but it's also vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free, making it a versatile addition to your healthy recipe collection. Ready in just an hour and brimming with cozy, homemade flavor, this hearty soup is ideal for meal prepping or sharing with family on a cold evening.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, sliced
- 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups kale, stems removed and chopped
- 2 cups Swiss chard, stems removed and chopped
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Add the diced potato and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Stir in the chopped kale and Swiss chard, allowing them to wilt.
Add the chopped spinach, dried thyme, dried oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
Cover the pot partially and allow the soup to simmer for 25-30 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Remove the bay leaf from the soup before serving.
Stir in the lemon juice and half of the chopped parsley.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the remaining parsley.
Serve hot and enjoy the nourishing warmth of this hearty winter greens soup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1228 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.6 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6311 mg | 274% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 183.1 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.9 g | 142% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.4 g | ||
| Protein | 45.7 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 886 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 21.8 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 6476 mg | 138% | |
*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.
