Description
A vibrant and comforting soup made with fresh spring vegetables, creamy broth, and a touch of seasoning, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (or olive oil)
- 1 whole Leek (Sliced)
- 1 cup Yukon Gold Potato (Diced)
- 6 cups Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 cup Asparagus (Chopped)
- 1 cup Fresh or Frozen Peas
- 2 cups Baby Spinach
- 1 whole Zucchini (Diced)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- optional Fresh Chives (For garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: In your heavy-bottomed pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the sliced leeks, stirring frequently. Cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the vegetables: Toss in the diced Yukon Gold potatoes and stir to coat. Sauté for a couple of minutes.
- Pour in the broth: Carefully pour the low-sodium vegetable broth into the pot and bring it to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Incorporate seasonal veggies: Once the potatoes are cooked, add the chopped asparagus, fresh or frozen peas, and diced zucchini. Cook for an additional 5-8 minutes.
- Blend until smooth: Use an immersion blender to blend until creamy and smooth.
- Stir in the cream and spinach: Return the pureed soup to low heat, stir in the heavy cream and baby spinach, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish and serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with fresh chives for an elegant touch.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: This soup stores beautifully for up to three days or can be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: spring soup, creamy soup, vegetable soup, healthy soup, comfort food