Sugar-Free Hearty Winter Greens Soup
Warm up your winter evenings with this *Sugar-Free Hearty Winter Greens Soup*, a nourishing and flavorful mix of seasonal greens and wholesome vegetables. Packed with kale, Swiss chard, spinach, and Brussels sprouts, this vibrant, nutrient-dense soup is the perfect choice for a comforting, low-calorie, sugar-free meal. Aromatics like onion, garlic, and thyme infuse the broth with rich, savory notes, while a splash of lemon juice adds a refreshing brightness. Ready in under an hour and brimming with vitamins, it's not only easy to make but also an excellent way to embrace healthy eating during colder months. Serve it with your favorite crusty bread or enjoy it on its own for a satisfying, heartwarming dish that's perfect for anyone seeking a cozy, plant-based recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large, chopped yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 medium, sliced carrot
- 2 sliced celery stalks
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups, chopped kale
- 2 cups, chopped Swiss chard
- 2 cups, chopped spinach
- 1 cup quartered Brussels sprouts
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, and sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced carrots and celery to the pot. Stir occasionally and cook for another 5 minutes.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the chopped kale, Swiss chard, spinach, quartered Brussels sprouts, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot.
Stir the soup well, and let it cook for about 20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
Remove the bay leaf from the soup, stir in the lemon juice, and adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve hot with your favorite bread or on its own for a nourishing meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1110 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.4 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6452 mg | 281% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.5 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.4 g | 151% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.6 g | ||
| Protein | 41.7 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 753 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 5743 mg | 122% | |
*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.
