Soy-Free Okra and Tomatoes Soup
Elevate your comfort food game with this hearty and flavorful Soy-Free Okra and Tomatoes Soup, perfect for cozy evenings or quick weekday meals. This vegan recipe highlights tender sliced okra, sweet diced tomatoes, and aromatic vegetables simmered in a rich vegetable broth, infused with bay leaf and thyme for a beautifully layered flavor profile. A touch of lemon juice adds brightness, while fresh parsley brings a vibrant finish to every bowl. With just 15 minutes of prep and an easy one-pot cooking technique, this healthy soup is as satisfying to make as it is to savor. Ideal for those avoiding soy, this recipe celebrates wholesome, fresh ingredients while keeping things simple. Serve it with crusty bread or enjoy solo—the result is pure comfort!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh okra, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and diced celery, cooking for another 3 minutes until fragrant and the celery begins to soften.
Add the sliced okra to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to lightly brown the okra and minimize its sliminess.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and their juices, stirring to combine with the vegetables.
Add the vegetable broth, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine the ingredients.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Let the soup simmer for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove the bay leaf, and stir in the lemon juice to add brightness to the soup.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1002 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.0 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.3 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 5326 mg | 232% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.9 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.4 g | 126% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.8 g | ||
| Protein | 30.2 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 658 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 4261 mg | 91% | |
*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.
