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One Pot Spring Vegetable Soup: The Best Easy 7-Step Recipe

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One Pot Spring Vegetable Soup is a light, healthy, and comforting soup made with fresh seasonal vegetables, simple herbs, and vegetable broth, all cooked together in one pot for easy preparation and minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium leek or onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup asparagus, chopped
  • 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and prepare all vegetables by chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  3. Add the sliced leek or onion and cook until soft and translucent.
  4. Stir in the garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  5. Add the carrots, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper, stirring to combine.
  6. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. Simmer for about 10 minutes until carrots begin to soften.
  8. Add asparagus and peas, then simmer for another 5 minutes.
  9. Add zucchini and spinach, cooking just until tender and wilted.
  10. Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasoning, add lemon juice if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Add vegetables in stages to prevent overcooking.
  • Use low-sodium broth to better control salt levels.
  • For a thicker soup, blend one cup of soup and stir it back in.
  • Fresh herbs added at the end enhance flavor.
  • This soup is ideal for meal prep and leftovers.

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