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30 Spring Soups To Make Meal Prep A Breeze

Put a little spring in your soup.

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PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHY; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS

Here at Delish, we celebrate soup season all year long, especially in the spring. Think about it: Freak late-season snow storm? It's soup time. Days that start at 65° and drop to 30°? Absolutely a soup day. Went a little hard at the farmers' market (we get it, so many fresh veggies!) and have a fridge full of wilting greens? These 30 spring-y soup recipes more than got your back, and it's time to get your fill. Before you know it, it’ll be summer, and you’ll want nothing to do with soup (except maybe gazpacho).

With easy breezy weather on the horizon, we decided to highlight those lighter flavors with our favorite spring produce. Carrots, asparagus, and broccoli are all still or coming into season, so we’ve focused on them here. Multiple soups celebrate the bright green vibes of spring, as well, like our green goddess soup and avocado soup. Even our pasta-based soups, like minestrone or chickpea noodle soup, are full of veggies. Feel free to add even more!

We’re also mindful of the other meals you’re probably making this time of year, like perhaps an Easter ham or Passover chicken? If you’ve got leftovers, use them to make our split pea and ham soup or Caprese chicken gnocchi soup.

No matter what soup you go with, there’s no better time than spring for garnishes. Nothing takes your soup from average to incredible than a swoop of yogurt, some fresh herbs, or a topping of crunchy nuts. Get creative! For more warm weather inspiration, check out our appetizers and salads for spring.

1

Caprese Chicken Gnocchi Soup

chicken caprese gnocchi soup
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

Caprese salad is one of those timeless flavor combos that we can’t get enough of. Juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella cheese, and sweet, earthy basil also happen to make a great match for a warm and satisfying soup. To get this soup to its full texture potential, we added pillowy soft gnocchi and crispy croutons. Finish with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar glaze, and you’ll be a spoon away from soup heaven. And the best part is it comes together in just an hour. Gno’ kidding, this soup is insanely good.

Get the Caprese Chicken Gnocchi Soup recipe.

2

Avocado Soup

avocado soup
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHY; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS

Although the origin is debatable—Mexico, Colombia, and California all lay claim—avocado soup's deliciousness is definitely not up for debate. Somewhere between the cool freshness of gazpacho and the savory richness of guacamole, this soup is equally great chilled or served at room temperature. Here, the traditional chicken stock gets swapped for the vegetable variety for a vegetarian soup, and you can easily grab a non-dairy cream substitute to make it fully vegan too!

Get the Avocado Soup recipe.

3

Copycat Olive Garden Chicken & Gnocchi Soup

pot of chicken gnocchi soup
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAM

As far as chowders go, clam and corn tend to get all the love. But over at the Olive Garden, they’ve highlighted the almighty chicken chowder in a beautiful way–by adding tons of vegetables and fluffy, chewy gnocchi. This is almost like making chicken 'n' dumplings with half the time and effort!

Get the Copycat Olive Garden Chicken & Gnocchi Soup recipe.

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4

Carrot Ginger Soup

bowl of carrot ginger soup topped with crispy shallots, chili oil, and cilantro
PHOTO: Erik Bernstein; FOOD STYLING: Simon Andrews

This is a recipe we come back to again and again: Canned coconut milk makes it super-creamy and rich, and just a tablespoon of fish sauce adds depth and makes this soup feel that much more special.

Get the Carrot Ginger Soup recipe.

5

Spicy Tomato Cheddar Soup

spicy tomato cheddar soup
JULIA GARTLAND

There’s no better combo than grilled cheese and tomato soup—and this new spin on the classic pairing may just be the tastiest way to enjoy them. A deconstructed "grilled cheese" in the form of crispy homemade croutons and shredded cheese floats atop sweet-spicy tomato-cheddar soup. The end result is creamy, blended goodness that’ll have you going back for seconds... and thirds...

Get the Spicy Tomato Cheddar Soup recipe.

6

Elote Corn Soup

elote mexican corn soup
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHY; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Fresh and bright, this recipe transforms a classic Mexican street food, elote, into an irresistible bowl of soup. Chili-spiced and lime-spiked, these sweet and creamy bowls take the corn off the cob, turning it into the perfect summer starter or main.

Get the Elote Corn Soup recipe.

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7

Cream of Asparagus Soup

cream of asparagus soup garnished with dill
ETHAN CALABRESE

We marry asparagus with a touch of butter and some garlic to soften the grassy notes, simmer it with broth until tender, then blend it until smooth with a healthy dose of cream. What results is a beautiful, soothing green soup that's rich enough to be a light meal or a satisfying appetizer that can be served hot or cold.

Get the Cream of Asparagus Soup recipe.

8

Chicken Spinach Artichoke Soup

chicken spinach artichoke soup
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS

Spinach and artichoke dip lovers—let us introduce your new favorite cozy soup recipe. We transformed our favorite party dip into a hearty weeknight dinner by adding chicken breasts and broth without sacrificing any of the classic flavors you know and love. While we love to cozy up to this soup during the cold months, it's light (and delicious) enough to enjoy all year long.

Get the Chicken Spinach Artichoke Soup recipe.

9

Green Goddess Soup

bowls of green goddess soup garnished with avocado slices, greek yogurt, and sliced almonds
PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: HADLEY SUI

While most green goddess salad dressings rely on mayonnaise and one to two herbs for their creaminess and pale green color, we achieve the same flavor profile by using kale, cauliflower, four different herbs, and just a touch of Greek yogurt. The result? A vibrant green soup that’s pretty much a garden in a bowl.

Get the Green Goddess Soup recipe.

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10

Mulligatawny Soup

mulligatawny soup garnished with greek yogurt and cilantro
ERIK BERNSTEIN

With roots in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and England, there are endless iterations of Mulligatawny soup, a brightly colored blended lentil soup with the perfect balance of spicy, creamy, and sour with a hint of sweetness. This protein-packed version is completely vegetarian and can easily be made vegan by swapping the butter for canola oil and the Greek yogurt for your favorite soy- or nut-based plain yogurt.

Get the Mulligatawny Soup recipe.

11

Curried Red Lentil Soup

close up of red lentil soup topped with cashews and mint
JUNE XIE

There's something in here for everyone: chunky veggies, a super-well-spiced, crunchy nut topping, tender herbs, and a touch of fresh lemon zest. You've got flavor on flavor on flavor.

Get the Curried Red Lentil Soup recipe.

12

Chickpea Noodle Soup

closeup of chickpea noodle soup
ERIK BERNSTEIN

An incredible vegan version of chicken noodle soup. Cooking the pasta in the soup will yield a velvety, substantial broth, but for a leftover-friendly version, boil the noodles separately so they don’t bloat in the broth over time.

Get the Chickpea Noodle Soup recipe.

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13

Split Pea & Ham Soup

split pea soup with ham, bacon, and carrots
JUNE XIE

Like our split pea soup, plus ham and bacon. Not only do you get a crunchy, salty, fatty topping to garnish your soup with, you also yield liquid bacon fat “gold” to cook with.

Get the Split Pea & Ham Soup recipe.

14

Gazpacho

gazpacho
Park Feierbach

When early tomatoes start showing up, we can't resist making this chilled soup. Since tomatoes have varying amounts of sweetness and acidity at different times of year, start low with the vinegar amount and adjust to taste.

Get the Gazpacho recipe.

15

French Onion Gnocchi Soup

french onion gnocchi soup

Forget bread and croutons, we found an even more delicious way to enjoy French onion soup—by adding gnocchi! Marrying the French classic with the convenience of store-bought gnocchi means you can have the most comforting dinner on the table in just under an hour.

Get the French Onion Gnocchi Soup recipe.

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16

Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana

olive garden soup
Ethan Calabrese

This soup will have you feeling like you're getting a big hug from your nonna. The meaty savoriness from the bacon and sausage and the fresh, crisp taste of the veggies combine together to make a dish rivaling Olive Garden's most popular soup.

Get the Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana recipe.

17

Quinoa Vegetable Soup

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Parker Feierbach

This soup is super-filling thanks to quinoa, white beans, kale, carrots, and celery. Vegans and vegetarians, you'll be making this on repeat.

Get the Quinoa Vegetable Soup recipe.

18

Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Soup

olive garden copycat minestrone topped with parmesan in a pot
ANDREW BUI

The great Italian classic, minestrone, is a soup that can span the seasons: comforting on a chilly winter’s night, and light enough for a summer lunch. It’s also packed full of veggies for a dish that’s vegan if you skip the Parm. The popularity of Olive Garden’s legendary minestrone reaches far and wide, and we’re giving you a way to make it at home.

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19

Lobster Bisque

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Park Feierbach

Usually, lobster bisque is made with a stock of lobster shells. Our version is much more streamlined (see: easier and less expensive) and truly just as rich and delicious. The result is a velvety smooth bisque with big chunks of lobster in every bite.

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20

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

orange broccoli cheddar soup with a silver ladle in it
PARKER FEIERBACH

Is there anything more hearty, cheesy and perfect than broccoli cheddar soup? For serving, we love to dip in some homemade garlic bread (or broccoli cheesy bread to really keep with the theme).

Get the Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe.

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