Spring Vegetable Soup

Welcome spring to your table with this vibrant and nourishing Spring Vegetable Soup—a feast of fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients perfect for lighter, seasonal meals. Packed with tender asparagus, sweet peas, zucchini, and leafy spinach, this soup celebrates the best of spring produce. A touch of garlic, fresh parsley, and thyme infuses every spoonful with irresistible aroma, while a splash of lemon juice adds a zesty finish that brightens the dish. Ready in just 40 minutes, this one-pot, plant-based recipe is as easy as it is satisfying. Perfect as a starter, light lunch, or refreshing dinner, this soup is vegan, gluten-free, and brimming with the taste of spring in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium (diced) yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 medium (sliced) carrots
• 2 medium (sliced) celery stalks
• 1 medium (diced) zucchini
• 1 bunch (trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces) asparagus
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
• 2 cups spinach leaves
• 0.25 cup (chopped) fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper
• 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the carrots and celery to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Add the zucchini, asparagus, and vegetable broth. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.

Step 6

Simmer the soup for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender but still vibrant.

Step 7

Stir in the peas, spinach, parsley, and thyme, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Remove the soup from heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice.

Step 10

Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2212.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1073.9

Total Fat 41.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5795.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 143.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.2g	0%
Total Sugars 42.8g
Protein 46.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 458.1mg	0%
Iron 20.8mg	0%
Potassium 4402.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.2%

Protein: 16.3%

Carbs: 50.5%