Scandinavian Summer Vegetable Soup
Experience the wholesome flavors of Nordic cuisine with this comforting Scandinavian Summer Vegetable Soup. Bursting with an array of vibrant seasonal vegetables like tender baby potatoes, sweet snap peas, and zucchini, this light yet satisfying soup is a celebration of summer’s bounty. Cooked in a fragrant vegetable stock and infused with the fresh, herbaceous flavor of dill, its simplicity lets each ingredient shine. For added richness, a splash of optional heavy cream can elevate the dish to new levels of creamy indulgence. Perfect as a starter or a light meal, this soup comes together in just 40 minutes, making it an easy weeknight favorite. Pair it with crusty bread for a hearty, wholesome Scandinavian-inspired dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 2 medium, peeled and thinly sliced carrot
- 6 small, quartered baby potatoes
- 1 medium, diced zucchini
- 1 cup, trimmed snap peas
- 5 cups vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh dill
- 0.25 cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
In a large soup pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the diced yellow onion and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the sliced carrots and quartered baby potatoes. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10–12 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Add the diced zucchini and trimmed snap peas to the pot. Simmer for an additional 5–7 minutes, or until the vegetables are just tender but still vibrant in color.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Stir in the chopped fresh dill and, if desired, the heavy cream for a richer flavor. Heat through for another 2 minutes, but do not let the soup boil once the cream is added.
Serve the soup hot, garnished with additional dill if desired. Pair with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
290 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.9 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1218 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 973 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
