As winter’s chill recedes, our soup cravings shift from heavy, hearty, stewy recipes to something a little bit lighter and fresher. These Spring Soup recipes bridge the seasons perfectly, offering cozy comfort with a fresher approach. From Asian-inspired savory broths and dumplings to herby chicken soups to vegetable soups that feature spring’s best produce, my collection of spring favorites is big on vibrant flavors without weighing you down.
While I have mixed emotions about leaving my beloved winter soups in the rear view mirror, I’m ready to welcome spring with open arms. But, of course, soup season isn’t really a “season” at all, so much as a state of mind. So let’s welcome the vernal equinox and take a scroll through some lighter, but still warming, Spring Soup options.
Rotisserie Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe
This Rotisserie Chicken Tortellini Soup features a hearty, herb-infused spin on traditional chicken soup. With store-bought rotisserie chicken, cheese-filled tortellini from the refrigerated section, and a generous dollop or two of basil pesto, it delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. Ideal for satisfying weeknight soup cravings.
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Thai Red Curry Dumpling Soup
Thai Red Curry Dumpling Soup delivers a mouthwatering fusion of aromatic Thai flavors in a savory broth enriched with curry paste, fresh ginger, and lemongrass. The addition of stuffed potstickers creates a hearty, satisfying meal that brings exotic comfort to your table in minutes.
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Shrimp Saganaki Soup
Enjoy the beloved Greek classic in a whole new way with this Shrimp Saganaki Soup. I've borrowed the vibrant flavors of juicy shrimp, tangy feta, and zesty tomato sauce from the sizzling skillet and transformed them into a comforting bowl of soup.
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Thai Coconut Mushroom Soup
When the warming weather of spring calls for something a little less hefty, this Thai Coconut Mushroom Soup delivers with its lightly creamy broth enhanced by red curry paste, ginger, lemongrass, and coconut milk. Earthy mushrooms and shallots make this small-batch recipe satisfying yet simple to prepare, perfect for two people or easily doubled for the family.
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Shakshuka Soup Recipe
You could say that Shakshuka Soup was the inevitable result of me cooking this famous dish for years on end, and then going, hhhmmm [rubs chin curiously]. Lol. Of course, I'm biased, but shakshuka is its best self in soup form: Brothy, lightly spicy, salty, with a jammy egg. It's spring comfort food for sure.
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Kimchi Ramen Noodle Soup
Quick cooking ramen noodles get a zesty treatment. Kimchi Ramen Noodle Soup combines mushrooms, leafy greens, ginger, and miso supply the umami, and then kimchi comes in with the spice kick.
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Potsticker Soup
This savory Potsticker Soup bridges seasons beautifully, offering plump dumplings in an umami-rich vegetable and mushroom broth that's both light and satisfying. Top with a generous drizzle of chili crisp for a pop of spicy heat.
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Senate Bean Soup
Bean soups are often loud and heavy, as they should be in the heart of winter, but Senate Bean Soup is lighter, slightly brothy, with a simple flavor palate made from just a few ingredients. I consider this soup to be all-season: comforting without weighing you down.
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Spring Cauliflower Fennel Soup
A light vegan soup that’s the color of sunshine, Spring Cauliflower Fennel Soup is a delightful option to transition to summer's vegetable-forward eating.
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Instant Pot Carrot Lemongrass Soup
Instant Pot Carrot Lemongrass Soup pairs the natural sweetness of carrots with bright, citrusy lemongrass in a light, silky preparation. This one-pot pressure cooker meal features leeks, garlic, and coconut milk for a quick weeknight meal with smooth, sophisticated flavors.
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Tuscan Potato Soup
My homemade Tuscan Potato Soup draws inspiration from Olive Garden's beloved Zuppa Toscana, featuring a hearty blend of vegetables alongside savory sausage and tender potatoes.
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Thai Curry Shrimp Soup
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine with this Thai Curry Shrimp Noodle Soup. Succulent shrimp, meaty shiitake mushrooms, and aromatic Thai red curry simmer to deliciousness in a lightly creamy broth. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight bowl of comfort.
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Broccoli Cauliflower Soup
Loaded with flavor and smoothly creamy — without cheese or cream — Broccoli Cauliflower Soup is nutritious, delicious, and irresistible, and glows like the sun, thanks to a generous dose of the colorful super spice, turmeric.
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Carrot Turmeric Miso Soup
This beautiful Carrot Turmeric Miso Soup is not just all looks and no substance. It's chock full of superfoods like turmeric, ginger, garlic, and miso that season a unique and lovely soup with sweet early season carrots.
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Cheesy Broccoli Rice & Bacon Soup
This soup was inspired in part by the Midwest's beloved broccoli rice casserole. I'm not a fan of casseroles (it's odd, I know) but transform something into a soup, and I'm all up in it. And Cheesy Broccoli Rice Soup has lots of bacon for good measure.
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Thai Ramen Noodle Chicken Soup
Tasty with bright Thai flavors, this chicken soup cooks up quickly thanks to ramen noodles and leftover or rotisserie chicken. If you’re using the economical packs of dried ramen noodles, be sure to discard the seasoning packet – Thai Ramen Noodle Chicken Soup doesn't need it!
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Vegetarian French Onion Soup
We might associate a big, beefy-brothy bowl of French Onion soup, toasting up with cheesy goodness under the broiler, as a winter soup. But this mushroom-based version is also perfect for spring. The bread bowls are optional; I just happened to be making them and my Vegetarian French Onion Soup at the same time.
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General Tso’s Chicken Soup
General Tso's Chicken Soup is a unique, take-out-inspired soup is unique with a flavor-charged broth that's the star of the show.
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True soup addicts never lose our love of soup, no matter the season. And soup flexes so well with our cravings, going easily from heavy and bone-warming to light and energizing. I hope you’ll get a chance to try one of my spring soups as we transition here from winter to spring!
