Hearty Appalachian Vegetable and Bean Soup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

A warming soup packed with regional vegetables, beans, and herbs, perfect for a nutritious and comforting meal. This American-inspired soup recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs olive oil, yellow onion, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 3 medium, diced carrots
• 2, diced celery stalks
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed canned kidney beans
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed canned black-eyed peas
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large diced yellow onion, 3 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks. Sauté for 7-8 minutes until vegetables soften and onions are translucent.
2. Step 2: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1 tsp dried rosemary, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with their juice, 1 can drained kidney beans, 1 can drained black-eyed peas, and 6 cups vegetable broth. Stir well.
4. Step 4: Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes to meld flavors.
5. Step 5: Season with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley just before serving for a fresh finish.