Put A Little Spring In Your Soup: 8 Light & Bright Spring Soups

By Jenn Segal

New season, new soups. From pea soup with basil and lime to creamy zucchini with walnuts and dill, these spring soups are light, bright, and perfect for warmer weather. Pair them with a salad or some crusty bread and you’ve got yourself a lovely light dinner.

Green Pea Soup

This light and flavorful pea soup, made with sweet peas and fresh basil, comes together in 35 minutes—perfect for a quick, delicious meal any time of year.
Minestrone Soup

This minestrone soup recipe is the ultimate one-pot meal—hearty, comforting, and easy to customize with what you have on hand.
Asparagus Soup with Lemon and Parmesan

This asparagus soup tastes rich, yet it’s made without heavy cream – just veggies, broth, and a bit of Parmesan cheese puréed to silky perfection.
Avgolemono Soup

Warm up with a bowl of creamy avgolemono soup, the Greek classic that combines lemon, egg, chicken, and rice.
Creamy Zucchini Soup with Walnuts and Dill

This creamless yet creamy zucchini soup is thickened with walnuts. Serve it hot or cold, depending on the weather.
Vegetable Soup with Pesto

Whip up a simple, garden-fresh vegetable soup topped with pesto and Parmigiano-Reggiano—perfect for cool spring and summer nights or comfort on a rainy day.
Potato Leek Soup

Cozy up with this comforting potato leek soup, a classic French dish that’s easy to make and endlessly customizable.
Green Pea & Asparagus Soup with Feta, Mint & Pita Croutons

Welcome spring with a bowl of this vibrant green pea and asparagus soup topped with feta cheese and pita croutons—delicious served hot or chilled.