A bowl of this Lean Mean Veggie Soup is a delicious way to nourish your body. This one pot soup recipe is loaded with all your favorite vegetables.
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I realize that for most of the country the weather outside is downright frigid, and the last thing you probably want to eat are some veggies.
It’s ok. I get it. This Cheesy Chicken Pasta or this Meat Lover’s Pizza Skillet Ravioli is probably more of the comfort food you are craving.
This healthy soup is something that our family makes all the time. The benefit is that not only is it a comforting recipe to enjoy when it’s cold outside, it’s also extremely healthy. Gotta love that right?
I have to be honest with you. The first time I made this veggie soup, I wasn’t impressed with it at all. Honestly, I had no plans to ever make it again.
But my hubby is on the healthy eating band wagon with me, and he requested it again saying, “It wasn’t that bad.”
So at his request I bought all the ingredients again. Only this time I changed out some things and added a few more things that I felt it needed.
Our kids are happy to report that the second batch was way more appealing!!! They even helped us finish off all the leftovers.
What I love most about this detox soup is that it is packed with so many vegetables and vitamins. It’s also perfect for anyone eating low carb, whole 30, vegan, or paleo.
And the best part about this vegetable soup is that you can totally customize it with the veggies you love.
What is in Lean Mean Veggie Soup?
- Cabbage: low in calories, but it is high in so many nutrients and vitamins, and fiber.
- Broccoli: high in fiber, vitamin C, and protein
- Carrots: a great source of vitamins and fiber.
- Celery: full of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals
- Onions: antibodies that help cleanse and detox the body
- Radishes: high in fiber, high in vitamin C and so many other nutrients
- Peppers: low in calories, loaded with various vitamin and minerals and high in vitamin C
- Tomatoes: full of fiber and a great source of vitamin C and K
- Kale: low in fat, nutrient dense, loaded with antioxidants and vitamin C
- Oregano: rich in antioxidants
- Garlic: highly nutritious, low in calories, and contains antioxidants
- Tumeric: anti-inflammatory effects and a strong antioxidant
These are the veggies and herbs that we choose to make this easy weight loss soup with. Feel free to use other ones that you like in place of something else.
Tips to make Lean Mean Veggie Soup:
Chop all your veggies ahead of time. I like to cut the veggies the day before and keep them in containers in the fridge.
Dump everything, except the kale and salt and pepper, in a large pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the veggies are soft.
Remove from the heat and stir in the kale. Season to taste with the salt and pepper.
To make this a full meal, serve it along side of some lean protein like chicken or fish.
Other healthy soup recipes you may like:
- Easy Low Carb Keto Chili
- Loaded Cauliflower Soup
- Spicy Rice and Chicken Soup
- Low Carb Sausage Kale Soup
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Lean Mean Veggie Soup
A bowl of this Lean Mean Veggie Soup is a delicous way to nourish your body. This one pot soup recipe is loaded with all your favorite vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1/2 head cabbage, chopped
- 3 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 8 stalks celery, diced
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup chopped radishes
- 1/2 cup diced yellow pepper
- 1/2 cup diced red pepper
- 1/2 cup diced orange pepper
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 - 6 ounce can tomato paste
- 2 - 14 ounce cans diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
- 6 1/2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 cup kale
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine everything, except the kale and salt and pepper, in a large soup pan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until the vegetables are soft. (around 30 minutes or so)
- Remove from the heat and stir in the kale. Wait until the kale wilts to serve.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 114Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 541mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 7gSugar: 9gProtein: 6g
*The recipe for Lean Mean Veggie Soup was originally published on January 4, 2012. The post and pictures have been updated and it was republished on January 10, 2019.
Jennifer says
This is the BEST Veggie Soup recipe!! It tastes so good and I love that it’s healthy!
Sarah Skaggs says
This recipe is fantastic! I love veggie soup!
Rachael Yerkes says
Yes please! Healthy, filling, and perfect for warming up in this cold weather
Becky Hardin says
Delish! A nice hot bowl of this soup would be perfect for lunch today!
Heather says
I love all of the fresh veggies in this soup and the addition of turmeric! Yum!!
Laura says
Do you think this would work well in a crock pot?
Jocelyn Brubaker says
I think it would be fine in a crock pot. It would just take quite a bit longer to cook until the veggies are soft!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I love the photos of this soup! 🙂 Sugar eating is at an all time high here, my goal starting today is only 2 bites of everything. Sigh.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
You and me both! I have been trying so hard not to eat the sugar stuff. Yesterday I made brownies with pb cups…and didn’t even eat one! It was way hard!!!
DessertForTwo says
I think this looks fantastic! I’ve never thought to put radishes in my soup! I can’t wait to try this 🙂
KatrinaW says
I never thought about putting radishes in soup either! Guess it would be ok tho. Will have to try it.
Kelley Jose says
Thanks for posting this yummy soup recipe! It’s supposed to snow here tonight..perfect timing! I have also tried a similar more “bland” version of this soup. Your revisions definitely make the recipe sound so much better. I am off to the store after work for kale 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Yay for warm soup on a cold, snowy day! I hope you like the soup with the extras in it 🙂
Mary says
Thinking I need to make this TODAY! Had Easter dinner at my sister’s house yesterday and I brought “Thin mint puppy chow” AND a version of the pink lemonade fudge……..as you predicted, the pink lemonade was gone (???? not getting that…it’s spring!) but I used the Orange Creme frosting creations pack. It was AWESOME. If you like orange dreamcicles, you will LOVE this! Yeah….time for something healthy!
adventuresindinner says
Yummy! It is so bloody cold here we have soup on intravenous right now.
Thanks so much for sharing at Pin’Inspiration Thursday last week. Hope to see you back again this week 🙂
Miz Helen says
Hi Jocelyn,
There is nothing better than a great bowl of soup on a cold winters day. Your Lean Mean Veggie Soup looks delicious, I really think that vegetable soup is one of my favorites. Hope you are having a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Amy Anderson says
I love a good veggie soup to jumpstart me back on the healthy eating train. Thanks for linking up at A Little Nosh!
JuJu and Family says
Looks good! Veggie soup is one of my kids favorites! Found you through A Little Nosh!
Sandra says
Sounds familiar! I also tend to be drawn toward recipes of the sweet and calorie-laden variety and therefore am under direction to get it out of the house as soon as possible! But, we’re always on the lookout for a good soup during the winter. This one sounds very good and may be on the menu next week.
Anestazia says
Looks Delicious! I’m a sucker for some good Veggie Soup. One of my favorite foods!
Anestazia
http://yourworkistodiscoveryourworld.blogspot.com/
Me and My Pink Mixer says
Joycelyn – this looks familiar – I made veggie soup on Monday and have been eating every day for lunch! I’m with you – all that baking we do catches up with us, but it’s hard not to do it when we love it so much 🙂 Good luck with your healthy eating plan too!
Loveforfood says
that sure looks healthy. thanks a lo for sharing.
Jenna says
Glad to hear it turned out better the second time, I love a good for you tasty soup.
Thanks for sharing on Newlyweds Recipe linky.
The Miller Five says
Yum! It’s been so cold here, that anything warm sounds good to me. I may just have to try this one for dinner tonight. 🙂
Armstrong Family Fare says
I hear you…start a food blog, goodbye healthy eating! 🙂 Why do all the over the top sweets have to be so appealing? Oh well…I’m right there with you. Healthy eating is taking a priority! The soup looks good. I have a similar recipe that calls for just a half pound of ground beef to add some ‘meaty’ flavor. Thanks for sharing!
Stopping by from Newlyweds Linky.
Willa
http://www.armstrongfamilyfare.com
Aimee says
Um, that looks way healthy. You go girl, but bring back the buttercream frosting soon 🙂