Hearty Vegetable Soup

Warm up your soul with this Hearty Vegetable Soup, a comforting bowl of goodness brimming with flavor and nutrition. Packed with a rainbow of fresh vegetables like tender carrots, earthy potatoes, and vibrant kale, this wholesome soup is simmered in a savory vegetable broth infused with aromatic herbs like thyme and a single bay leaf. Perfect for chilly evenings or meal prepping for the week, this one-pot wonder is as easy to make as it is satisfying, going from stovetop to table in just under an hour. Whether you're looking for a hearty vegan meal or a nutrient-packed side dish, this recipe promises to delight with every spoonful. Serve it hot with crusty bread or a sprinkle of Parmesan for an extra touch of indulgence!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, chopped yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 large, sliced carrots
• 2 sliced celery stalks
• 1 chopped red bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced zucchini
• 2 medium, peeled and diced russet potatoes
• 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 2 cups, chopped kale
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, sliced carrots, and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the chopped red bell pepper, diced zucchini, and potatoes to the pot, stirring well to combine.

Step 5

Pour the canned diced tomatoes with their juice and the vegetable broth into the pot.

Step 6

Add the bay leaf and thyme into the soup, then bring to a boil.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 8

Stir in the chopped kale and season with salt and black pepper.

Step 9

Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the kale is wilted.

Step 10

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 11

Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3088 grams (3088.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1518

Total Fat 55.20g	71%
Saturated Fat 10.10g	51%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.30g
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Sodium 6551mg	285%
Total Carbohydrate 224.70g	82%
Dietary Fiber 46.70g	167%
Total Sugars 57.80g
Protein 47.10g	94%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 802mg	62%
Iron 22mg	122%
Potassium 7866mg	167%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.4%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 56.7%