Spring isn’t necessarily the time of year you naturally associate soup, but if you haven’t tried making it with fresh, seasonal produce, you’re seriously missing out! Packed with flavor and nutrients, these sensational soup recipes come together quickly and make a great lunch, snack or dinner for you or the whole family. Shop for what looks good at your local farmers market and go from there – or get frozen veggies if needed (it doesn’t cheat, it’s so good for you!)
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Here are six of our favorite soups to celebrate spring in your kitchen:
1. Healthy spring pea soup bread bowls
Casey Barber
This lightened and light version of pea soup is vegetarian and served in bread bowls. This makes for a filling lunch. If you want to skip the bread, serve it in your favorite bowl and garnish with lemon zest.
2. Carrot and ginger soup
This healthy carrot soup is full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. The smell of freshly grated ginger will fill your kitchen – serve it with a salad for a winning combo.
Courtesy Ed Harris
3. Charred cauliflower soup
Courtesy Ed Harris
If you’ve shied away from cooking cauliflower in the past, now is the time to give it a try. These vegetables deepen their flavor when caramelized. So, play music while you cook, pour a glass of wine, and be patient.
4. Valerie Bertinelli’s low-carb Italian wedding soup
When you’re feeling ready to step out of your quarantine sweat, Valerie’s soup should be your first choice. This leafy vegetable filled soup is slightly low in carbohydrates, but not low in taste.
Nathan Congleton / TODAY
5. Gazpacho soup
Natalie Morales says this is one of her most sought-after recipes and that in Spain, gazpacho is served with most meals. Round off yours with fresh herbs, fruit, crabs or even fresh avocado.
Nathan Congleton / TODAY
6. Joy Bauer’s potato and leek soup
The aromatic leek in this soup offers immune-boosting vitamin C and a whole host of antioxidants, plus a sweet, onion-like taste. Look for wild leeks at your local farmers market! Do you love asparagus Try this cold asparagus and potato soup!
Joy Bauer
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