5 from 63 votes
Kale Vegetable Bean Soup
Kale Vegetable Bean Soup is a hearty and nutritious dish combining fresh vegetables, beans, and leafy kale simmered together in a flavorful broth. The inclusion of sweet potato and broccoli adds variety in texture and flavor, while seasonings like garlic, oregano, and optional lemon juice enhance brightness and depth. This soup is both filling and flexible, suitable as a satisfying meal when you want vegetable-rich comfort food.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
to 6 servings
Calories:
465 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 2 celery ribs
- 2 carrot diced or sliced
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 head broccoli cut into florets (or one bag of frozen, or cauliflower
- 1 large sweet potato diced
- 1 bunch kale finely chopped
- 1 diced tomatoes in their juices, 14.5-ounce) canned
- 3 beans your choice) drained and rinsed, 15-ounce) canned
- 6 cups of water
- 4 vegetable bouillon cubes
- 1 teaspoon oregano optional, or Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 lemon juice optional, squeeze
- hot sauce optional
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the oil. Once the oil is heated, add in the onion, celery, carrots, and garlic. Saute for about 3 or 4 minutes, or until onions become tender and translucent.
- Add in the broccoli or cauliflower, potatoes, kale, tomatoes in their juices, beans, water, bouillon cubes, seasonings, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer, cover, and let it simmer for 20 minutes. You’ll know it’s finished if the potatoes are tender.
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Notes
- Use broth instead of oil to sauté for an oil-free version.
- Lightly browning the sautéed vegetables can enhance the soup's flavor.
- Season the soup towards the end of cooking to adjust taste accurately.
- Blend a portion of the soup if you prefer a thicker, creamier texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
465kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
84g
(28%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Sodium
1664mg
(69%)
Potassium
1995mg
(42%)
Fiber
26g
(104%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
20533IU
(411%)
Vitamin C
119mg
(132%)
Calcium
301mg
(30%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 to 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 465
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 465kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 84g | 28% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Sodium | 1664mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 1995mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 26g | 104% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 20533IU | 411% |
| Vitamin C | 119mg | 132% |
| Calcium | 301mg | 30% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.