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    March 9, 2022 11 Comments

    My Go-To Vegan Soup Recipe

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    My go-to vegan soup recipe is this 20-minute white bean & kale soup because it's simple, packed full of veggies, gluten-free, made with ingredients you likely already have on hand, and will make you feel great! This soup is delicious, easy, hearty, and healthy. Cook up a pot of this soup and you'll be set for a week of easy meals. You can enjoy this soup alone, or as a side dish served along with salad, or sandwiches. It’s good for any time and it’s good for you, too!

    I have lots of recipes for fun and creative vegan soups, but sometimes I just want something simple and healthy that I can whip up in a flash. This white bean & kale soup (or a variation of it) is my go-to! You can swap the beans with whatever beans you have on hand, and you can also swap the kale for other dark leafy greens if you prefer. This is the perfect soup for when you're feeling a bit under the weather, or when you just want an easy way to incorporate more good for your beans and veggies into your day.

    My go-to vegan soup recipe is this 20-minute white bean & kale soup because it's simple, packed full of veggies, made with ingredients you likely already have on hand and will make you feel great! #itdoesnttastelikechicken #veganrecipes #vegansoup

    Ingredients:

    White Kidney Beans: I use canned beans to make this soup quick and easy to whip up, but if you prefer you can cook your beans from scratch. White kidney beans are my go-to for this recipe, but you can feel free to swap with your favorite beans such as black beans, kidney beans, lentils, lima beans, or pinto beans.
    Carrots, Celery, and Onion: also called a French Mirepoix, this trio of veggies makes the perfect flavor base for many dishes including this soup.
    Vegetable Broth:  use homemade or store-bought vegetable broth, whatever you prefer. If you are looking to make your own vegan soup broth, try my recipe for Vegetable Broth from Scraps or my Veggie Broth Powder recipe from my cookbook Fast Easy Cheap Vegan (page 39).
    Kale: I love to add kale to this soup because it provides a wonderful chew, but feel free to swap the kale with your preferred dark leafy greens such as spinach, swiss chard, or collard greens.
    Herbs & Spices: In this soup, I add dried thyme leaves, oregano, cumin, turmeric, and pepper to make this soup full of comforting flavors.

    Sauté the carrots, onions, celery and garlic.

    How to Make Vegan Soup:

    To make my white bean & kale vegan soup recipe, start by heating the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables just begin to soften, about 5 minutes.

    Add the vegetable broth, beans, and spices, and simmer for 5 minutes

    Add the vegetable broth, beans, thyme, oregano, cumin, turmeric, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.

    Add the kale and simmer for another 5 minutes to wilt the kale

    Add the kale and stir to wilt the kale into the soup. Simmer for another 5 minutes to soften the kale. Add salt to taste if needed. (Many brands of vegetable broth are quite salty so I often don't need any additional salt). Serve hot with a sprinkle of vegan parmesan if desired.

    My go-to vegan soup recipe is this 20-minute white bean & kale soup because it's simple, packed full of veggies, made with ingredients you likely already have on hand and will make you feel great! #itdoesnttastelikechicken #veganrecipes #vegansoup

    This vegan soup recipe is...

    • Quick & easy to make
    • Healthy
    • Warming and comforting
    • Feel better vibes

    What to serve with this soup:

    Vegan Mozzarella Grilled Cheese
    Easy Crispy Vegan Crackers
    Cheesy Vegan Garlic Bread
    Vegan Egg Salad Sandwich
    Vegan Parmesan

    If you try this recipe let us know by leaving a comment, rating it, and don't forget to tag @itdoesnttastelikechicken on Instagram.

    So tell me, what's your favorite vegan soup?

    Bon appetegan!
    Sam Turnbull.

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    5 from 14 votes

    My Go-To Vegan Soup

    My go-to vegan soup recipe is this 20-minute white bean & kale soup because it's simple, packed full of veggies, made with ingredients you likely already have on hand and will make you feel great!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American
    ingredient tag: beans
    Servings: 6 servings (makes about 14 cups)
    Calories: 234kcal
    Author: Sam Turnbull • It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 3 medium carrots peeled and chopped
    • 3 ribs celery chopped
    • 1 yellow onion chopped
    • 4 cloves garlic minced or pressed
    • 6 cups vegetable broth or vegan chickenless broth
    • 2 19oz cans white kidney beans (4 cups) drained and rinsed
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 4 cups kale finely shredded
    • salt to taste, if needed
    • vegan parmesan (optional for garnish)
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    Instructions

    • Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Sauté until the veggies just begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
    • Add the vegetable broth, beans, thyme, oregano, cumin, turmeric, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
    • Add the kale and stir to wilt the kale into the soup. Simmer for another 5 minutes to soften the kale. Add salt to taste if needed. Many brands of vegetable broth are quite salty so I often don't need any additional salt.
    • Serve hot with a sprinkle of vegan parmesan if desired.

    Notes

    Kale substitute: feel free to swap the kale with your preferred dark leafy greens such as spinach, swiss chard, or collard greens.
    White bean substitute: swap with your favorite beans such as black beans, kidney beans, lentils, lima beans, or pinto beans.
    Make-ahead/ storage/ freezer: allow the soup to chill completely before storing it in an air-tight container in the fridge for 3 - 4 days, or you can freeze it.
    Make it oil-free: omit the olive oil and do a water or broth sauté instead.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving (recipe makes 6 servings) | Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 997mg | Potassium: 898mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 10165IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 4mg
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    Comments

    1. Melissa says

      January 19, 2023 at 4:48 pm

      5 stars
      This soup is amazing. The spices make it so good. And so easy to whip up in a few minutes. I’m not a Kale fan, so I’ve used spinach twice, and bok choy the third time. On my 3rd batch this month!!

      Reply
    2. Christal says

      December 01, 2022 at 11:38 am

      5 stars
      Wow, I just made this and it’s amazing! I was almost licking my bowl clean

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        December 03, 2022 at 1:37 pm

        Haha awesome! So happy you loved it! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Candi Mastroianni says

      September 05, 2022 at 6:53 pm

      Sam, out of curiosity, how are the nutritional values for this soup calculated, especially if one opts out of using oil to saute the veggies?
      As I understand it, there are 40.4 g of carbohydrate just in 1 cup of cannellini beans alone. I know that your nutritional values are per serving, so you must be adding in the carbohydrate values for the rest of the vegetables. Correct?
      By the way, the soup is so delicious! Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        September 13, 2022 at 3:12 pm

        Hi Candi, the recipe writing program has an app that automatically calculates the nutrition per serving. If you make changes I recommend using a program such as My Fitness Pal to calculate the exact nutrition. Enjoy!

        Reply
    4. fenice says

      August 06, 2022 at 3:05 pm

      Such an easy-to-make soup that more than repays your efforts. So delectable and cozy and adaptable. First day, we eat this as is, second day I add some sautéed soy curls and a little more broth and (if there's a) third day, add some cooked pasta with a little more broth and savour this deliciousness

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        August 17, 2022 at 2:40 pm

        Wonderful! So happy you love it 🙂

        Reply
    5. Susan says

      March 30, 2022 at 3:09 pm

      5 stars
      Hi, Sam, I made your Go To Soup and understand why it’s a Go To! So delicious. I made a point of putting together your broth mix from FECV and couldn’t believe how satisfying and rich the broth in this soup was. Thank you for another wonderful soup recipe. Can you tell I love soup??

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        April 01, 2022 at 4:35 pm

        Haha! I can! So happy you loved it so much, Susan 🙂

        Reply
    6. Lynn says

      March 13, 2022 at 1:25 pm

      5 stars
      I really liked it changed the beans and used chickenless broth couple Bay leaves.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        March 23, 2022 at 12:48 pm

        So happy you loved it Lynn 🙂

        Reply

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