Easy Green Vegetable Soup Recipe for Healthy Dinner

Easy Green Vegetable Soup is a comforting, healthy dinner ready in just 30 minutes. After making this many times, I discovered the trick to keeping it creamy without dairy. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Cheesy Baked Halibut Recipe for Dinner and Easy Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Bars Recipe for Summer Dessert.

What You'll Need for Easy Green Vegetable Soup Recipe for Healthy Dinner

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 2 cups fresh kale
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• Optional: Crusty bread
• Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese
• Optional: Fresh basil leaves

How to Make Easy Green Vegetable Soup Recipe for Healthy Dinner

1. Sauté onion and garlic: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
2. Add vegetables: Stir in broccoli, spinach, and kale. Cook for 5 minutes, until greens begin to wilt.
3. Add broth and seasonings: Pour in vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, thyme, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a boil.
4. Simmer and blend: Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes. Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth.

Storing & Reheating Easy Green Vegetable Soup Recipe for Healthy Dinner

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: This soup can be made up to 2 days ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Freezing Easy Green Vegetable Soup Recipe for Healthy Dinner

Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat on the stove over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Microwave: Heat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: Sautéing the vegetables first helps to build flavor in the soup.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the kale with Swiss chard or collard greens.
• Make-ahead: This soup freezes well for up to 3 months.
• Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, add more broth or water to reach your desired consistency.

Easy Green Vegetable Soup Recipe for Healthy Dinner

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

30 mins

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Total

40 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 2 cups fresh kale
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Seasonings

• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Optional Toppings

• Crusty bread
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. Sauté onion and garlic: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
2. Add vegetables: Stir in broccoli, spinach, and kale. Cook for 5 minutes, until greens begin to wilt.
3. Add broth and seasonings: Pour in vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, thyme, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a boil.
4. Simmer and blend: Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes. Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth.

Notes

• Chef tip: Sautéing the vegetables first helps to build flavor in the soup.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the kale with Swiss chard or collard greens.
• Make-ahead: This soup freezes well for up to 3 months.
• Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, add more broth or water to reach your desired consistency.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat on the stove over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
• Microwave reheat: Heat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
• Make ahead: This soup can be made up to 2 days ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 6g
• Fat: 5g
• Carbs: 20g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugar: 5g
• Sodium: 1200mg
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sat. Fat: 0.8g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Easy Green Vegetable Soup Recipe for Healthy Dinner FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Green Vegetable Soup Recipe for Healthy Dinner and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!