Meatless Friday: Vegan Gluten-Free Minestrone Soup

Elizabeth Varga shares a filling soup that's not only meatless, it's also vegan and gluten-free. Download our printable recipe card.

This vegan gluten free minestrone soup is quickly becoming one of my all-time favorite recipes.

I love recipes that cover all the parts of a meal in one dish. This soup has protein, carbs, and fat. And plenty of veggies and fiber.

It also makes SO MUCH soup. This minestrone is great for meal prep—make a batch on the weekend and have lunch or dinners for the entire week. Plus, freeze some to reheat whenever you want a warm bowl of nutrient-dense food.

Vegan Gluten-Free Minestrone Soup

Makes 12 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 Large Yellow Onion, diced
• 6 Cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 Stalks Celery, thinly sliced
• 2 Large Carrots, thinly sliced
• 1 28-ounce Can Diced Tomatoes
• 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
• 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 1 Teaspoon Dried Basil
• 1 1/2 Teaspoons Kosher Salt
• 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 8 Cups Vegetable Broth
• 1 Cup Gluten-Free Elbow Pasta
• 1 15-Ounce Can Cannellini Beans, drained & rinsed
• 1 15-Ounce Can Kidney Beans, drained & rinsed
• 2 Cups Frozen Shelled Edamame
• 3 Cups Chopped Fresh Kale
• 2-4 Tablespoons Vegan Parmesan Cheese
• 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley

Directions

1. Sauté the onion in a large pot over medium heat for 5-7 minutes. Use a splash of vegetable broth if the onion starts to stick.
2. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds.
3. Stir in the celery and carrots. Cook 5 minutes, until the carrots start to soften.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, bay leaf, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
5. Add the pasta. Cook at a boil for 6-8 minutes, until almost tender.
6. Stir in the beans and kale. Continue to boil for an additional 2-4 minutes until the kale is wilted and the pasta is soft.
7. Remove the bay leaf. Garnish with chopped parsley and a sprinkle of vegan parmesan. Serve with crusty bread, if desired.

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