French Spring Soup

Experience the vibrant flavors of the season with this French Spring Soup, a light and nourishing dish that celebrates fresh, garden-picked vegetables. Brimming with tender leeks, carrots, asparagus, zucchini, and sweet peas, this soup is simmered in a fragrant vegetable broth infused with fresh parsley, thyme, and bay leaf. A final touch of wilted baby spinach and a hint of zesty lemon juice elevates the dish, making it both refreshing and satisfying. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual lunch, this wholesome soup is ready in under an hour and pairs beautifully with crusty bread. Loaded with nutrients and bursting with flavor, French Spring Soup is the ultimate ode to the bounty of spring.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups leek (white and light green parts only, sliced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 cups carrots (diced)
• 1 cup asparagus (cut into 1-inch pieces)
• 1 cup zucchini (diced)
• 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 piece bay leaf
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste black pepper
• 0 optional crusty bread (for serving, optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the sliced leeks and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the diced carrots and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer.

Step 6

Add the asparagus, zucchini, green peas, fresh parsley, thyme, and bay leaf to the pot.

Step 7

Simmer for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender but still vibrant.

Step 8

Add the baby spinach and stir until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf from the pot.

Step 10

Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 11

Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm with crusty bread, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2708 grams (2708.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1165

Total Fat 17.40g	22%
Saturated Fat 3.40g	17%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6405mg	278%
Total Carbohydrate 217.70g	79%
Dietary Fiber 50.40g	180%
Total Sugars 69.00g
Protein 51.80g	104%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 608mg	47%
Iron 20mg	111%
Potassium 5960mg	127%

*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: 12.7%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 70.5%