Description
A delightful and fresh Spring Vegetable Soup featuring peas, asparagus, and dill, perfect for a light lunch or starter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh or frozen peas
- 1 medium potato, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until it becomes translucent.
- Toss in the minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- Add the sliced carrots and diced celery to the pot. Sauté the veggies for about 5-7 minutes, until they start to soften.
- Toss in the asparagus pieces and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Add the diced potato, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to a simmer and let it cook for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Once the potatoes are cooked through, stir in the peas and let them warm up for about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the fresh dill and lemon juice. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with a few extra sprigs of dill if you like.
Notes
- This soup is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add other spring vegetables like spinach or green beans.
- For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the soup before adding the peas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Spring Vegetable Soup, Peas, Asparagus, Dill, Healthy Soup, Vegetarian Recipe