Springtime Soup
Celebrate the season with this vibrant and nourishing Springtime Soup, a hearty yet light recipe bursting with fresh, garden-inspired flavors. Perfectly crafted with a medley of tender vegetables like zucchini, asparagus, carrots, and celery, this soup is elevated with pops of sweetness from peas and aromatic notes of fresh dill and lemon juice. Simmered in a comforting vegetable broth and finished with a handful of baby spinach, this wholesome bowl of goodness is packed with vitamins and flavor. Ready in just 40 minutes, this delicious vegan and gluten-free soup is ideal for a quick weeknight meal or a refreshing appetizer. Whether you're looking to savor the tastes of spring or need a healthy, warm dish, Springtime Soup is the ultimate choice for a fresh and flavorful experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 8 spears asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the diced carrots and celery to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the diced zucchini and asparagus pieces, cooking for another 3 minutes.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Add the frozen peas and baby spinach to the pot, stirring until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
Stir in the fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm. Enjoy your Springtime Soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
279 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.6 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1381 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.3 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.3 g | ||
| Protein | 10.6 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 121 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1152 mg | 25% | |
*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.
