If you’re looking for a delicious, nourishing, and easy-to-make meal that supports weight loss, meal prep, and fits perfectly into a starch solution lifestyle, this healthy plant-based vegetable soup is for you! Made oil-free and packed with nutrients, protein, and fiber, this recipe is perfect for preloading before meals or enjoying on its own. Plus, it’s made in the pressure cooker, making it super convenient for busy days.
Why You’ll Love This Healthy Plant-Based Vegetable Soup
- Oil-free and gluten-free
- High in fiber and plant-based protein
- Full of rich flavors from herbs and spices
- Great for weight loss and preloading
- Perfect for meal prep — make once and enjoy all week
- Great for cleaning out the fridge, anything goes
Benefits of the Ingredients
- Celery: Low in calories, high in antioxidants, and helps with digestion.
- Carrots: Rich in beta-carotene, fiber, and vitamins that support eye health and immunity.
- Onions: Add natural sweetness and are rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Tomato Sauce: Provides lycopene, a powerful antioxidant for heart health.
- Potatoes: A healthy starch that’s filling, provides energy, and is a great source of potassium.
- Cabbage: High in vitamins C and K, and supports digestive health.
- Thyme, Oregano, Basil, and Italian Seasoning: These herbs add incredible flavor and are packed with anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties.
- Turmeric: Known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and adds a warm, earthy flavor.
- Vegetable Broth: I use homemade broth from vegetable scraps — not only is it free and reduces waste, but it’s also loaded with nutrients and flavor.
Meal Prep and Storage Tips
Store this soup in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. It’s perfect for quick lunches, dinners, or as a preloading soup before bigger meals.
Conclusion
Making your own healthy plant-based vegetable soup in the pressure cooker is not only easy and budget-friendly, but it also allows you to control every ingredient that goes into your food. With the goodness of fresh vegetables, homemade vegetable broth, and flavorful spices, this oil-free soup is perfect for weight loss, meal prep, and nourishing your body. Enjoy a warm bowl anytime for comfort and health in one delicious recipe!
Hearty & Healthy Plant-Based Vegetable Soup (Oil-Free & Nourishing!)
Equipment
- 1 knife
Ingredients
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 5 small potatoes, chopped
- 2 tsp granulated garlic or 2 cloves minced
- 5 cups Vegetable stock
- 1 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1.5 cup 16 bean medley(pre cooked)
- 2 cups cabbage chopped
- 1 cup frozen vegetables
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 2 tsp thyme
- 2 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and chop your onions, celery and carrots.(save your peels for vegetable broth).
- Turn on the saute function of your pressure cooker. Add a splash of water and then add your onions, celery and carrots. Saute for 5 minutes until they start to brown. Continue to add water to prevent burning.
- Add in the potatoes, tomato sauce, vegetable broth, beans, cabbage. Sitr.
- Turn off the saute feature and add in the spices and close pressure cooker and seal and cook on high for 10 minutes. Allow to naturally release.
- Remove the lid and add any frozen vegetables you want to add(optional)
- Give it a stir and adjust your seasoning if needed. Add fresh herbs at this time really elevates the flavor.
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