Spring Soup Ideas | Fresh and Light Recipes

Spring Soup Ideas – Spring is a great time to lighten up your meals with delicate, colorful soups that feature seasonal produce at its best. They are perfect for a filling lunch or a light dinner, or as a first course at a springtime dinner party. Whether you’re in the mood for a cool pea soup or a light vegetable broth, spring soups are an ode to fresh starts with every bite of the spoon.

From these spring soup ideas, you will have so much fresh spring vegetables like asparagus, peas, carrots, and leeks in recipes . Spring Soup These brothy, herbal potages are the antidote to winter’s hearty stew.

Spring Soup Ideas

Fresh Vegetable-Based Spring Soups

1. Asparagus and Pea Soup

2. Spring Vegetable Minestrone

3. Leek and Potato Soup (lighter version)

4. Carrot and Ginger Spring Soup

5. Creamy Asparagus Soup

6. Green Pea and Mint Soup

7. Spinach and Zucchini Soup

8. Broccoli and Lemon Soup

9. Watercress and Potato Soup

10. Fennel and Leek Soup

Light Brothy Spring Soups

11. Chicken and Spring Vegetable Soup

12. Clear Broth Vegetable Soup

13. Lemon Orzo Chicken Soup

14. Asian Spring Vegetable Broth

15. Light Miso Spring Soup

16. Lemon-Ginger Vegetable Soup

17. Garlic Broth with Spring Greens

18. Clear Mushroom and Spinach Soup

19. Light Thai Coconut Soup

20. Simple Spring Herb Broth

Creamy (but Light) Spring Soups

21. Cream of Watercress Soup

22. Light Cream of Broccoli Soup

23. Cauliflower and Chive Soup

24. Creamy Spring Onion Soup

25. Avocado and Cucumber Chilled Soup

26. Chilled Pea and Buttermilk Soup

27. Light Creamy Carrot Soup

28. Parsnip and Leek Soup

29. Coconut Milk Asparagus Soup

30. Creamy Zucchini and Basil Soup

Chilled Spring Soups (Perfect for Warmer Days)

31. Chilled Cucumber Yogurt Soup

32. Chilled Green Pea Soup

33. Chilled Avocado Soup with Lime

34. Cold Tomato Basil Soup

35. Chilled Strawberry Gazpacho

36. Chilled Sweet Corn Soup

37. Chilled Beetroot and Yogurt Soup

38. Chilled Cantaloupe and Mint Soup

39. Chilled Watermelon Gazpacho

40. Cold Asparagus and Yogurt Soup

Spring Soups with Grains & Beans

41. Spring Barley and Vegetable Soup

42. Spring Quinoa and Kale Soup

43. White Bean and Arugula Soup

44. Chickpea and Spinach Broth

45. Lentil and Spring Vegetable Soup

46. Farro and Pea Soup

47. Wild Rice and Spring Greens Soup

48. Black-Eyed Pea and Chard Soup

49. Cannellini Bean and Lemon Soup

50. Split Pea and Herb Soup

Global-Inspired Spring Soups

51. Italian Spring Minestrone Verde

52. French Spring Vegetable Soup (Soupe de Printemps)

53. Greek Lemon Rice Soup (Avgolemono)

54. Japanese Clear Soup with Tofu and Greens

Recipe for Spring Soup Ideas

1. Asparagus and Pea Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed and chopped
• 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• Salt, pepper, and lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Heat the oil and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
2. Add the asparagus and cook for 3 minutes.
3. Pour in the broth; let the soup simmer until the asparagus is tender.
4. Add the peas and cook for 2 minutes.
5. Blend until completely smooth and season to taste with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

2. Spring Vegetable Minestrone Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 cup green beans, chopped
• 1/2 cup peas
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini)
• 1 can of diced tomatoes
• Basil and Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions:

1. Saute onions with carrots and zucchini in oil.
2. Add the broth, tomatoes, and green beans; simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Stir in pasta and peas and cook until tender.
4. Season to taste, garnish with basil and Parmesan.

3. Leek and Potato Soup (lighter version) Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 large leeks, sliced
• 2 potatoes, diced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Saute leeks in olive oil until softened.
2. Add potatoes and broth and simmer till potatoes are tender.
3. Blend half of the potatoes for the creamy texture.
4. Stir in the milk and adjust the seasoning as desired.
5. Every step should be performed with care to bring out the desired flavor!
6. Use less salt, if needed, along with pepper.
7. Serve the cream warm to allow the flavors to fully develop!

4. Carrot and Ginger Spring Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 large carrots, sliced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions:

1. Heat oil,  cook onions and ginger.
2. When it smells great, add carrots and broth and simmer until carrots are soft.
3. Keep blending till smooth.
4. Season and garnish with cilantro.

5. Creamy Asparagus Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 bunof ch asparagus, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup cream or coconut milk
• Salt, pepper, and lemon zest

Instructions:

1. Saute onion in butter and add asparagus.
2. Pour in the broth and simmer to keep tender.
3. From here, blend until smooth and stir in cream, then season.
4. Garnish with lemon zest.

6. Green Pea and Mint Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cups peas (fresh or frozen)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Sauté the onion in olive oil until soft.
2. Toss in the peas and stock; simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Puree the mixture with the mint until smooth; season and serve.

7. Spinach and Zucchini Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 4 cups baby spinach
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• Salt, pepper, and lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Saute until tender: onion and zucchini.
2. Add broth and bring it to a simmer.
3. Add spinach and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Mix until smooth, seasoning with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

8. Broccoli and Lemon Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 head of broccoli, chopped
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Onion saute first, add broccoli and broth.
2. Simmer until the vegetable is tender.
3. Then, blend until smooth and perfect.
4. Season with salt and pepper, followed by lemon flavor through zest or another variation made to taste.

9. Watercress and Potato Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 potatoes, diced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 bunches of watercress, trimmed
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Onions and potatoes in the butter until almost soft.
2. Add stock and simmer until the potatoes are tender.
3. Throw in the watercress, cook for 2 minutes, blend smooth, and season

10. Fennel and Leek Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 leeks, sliced
• 1 fennel bulb, sliced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup milk or cream
• Salt, pepper, and dill

Instructions:

1. Saute in the oil until über soft leeks and fennel.
2. Add some broth and simmer until tender.
3. Blend smoothly and then stir in milk.
4. Season with a pinch of salt, pepper, and fresh dill.