Easter soups are a unique and delicious way to start the holiday meal. These special-occasion soups feature carrots, asparagus and other spring ingredients and flavors.
22 Easter Soups That Will Make the Meal
Updated on Feb. 28, 2025
1/22
Cauliflower Soup
Skill Level
Medium
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This cheesy recipe is way tastier than any other cauliflower soup I've tried! We like it with hot pepper sauce for a little extra kick. —Debbie Ohlhausen, Chilliwack, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 160 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 616mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
2/22
Cream of Asparagus Soup
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We have a large asparagus patch and are able to freeze a lot for the year. My recipe highlights the flavor of the vegetable and is very easy to make. —Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 154 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 585mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat-free milk.
3/22
Carrot Soup with Orange & Tarragon
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
A pretty orange color, a delicious hint of citrus and a garden-fresh flavor make this soup a requested dish at my many celebrations. Try sprinkling individual bowls with fresh tarragon before serving. —Phyllis Schmalz, Kansas City, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 117 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 823mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.
4/22
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband is Greek, so I'm always trying new Mediterranean recipes. This lemon chicken orzo soup is his favorite dish that I make. Serve it with a little feta or Parmesan and a side of toast. —Kristine Kosturos, Olympia, Washington.
Nutrition Facts:
1-2/3 cups: 223 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 630mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
5/22
Traditional Italian Wedding Soup
Skill Level
Medium
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
9 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
You don’t have to be Italian to love this easy-to-make soup with tiny round pasta! Homemade meatballs pair beautifully with ready-made stock and rotisserie chicken. —Mary Sheetz, Carmel, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 253 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 797mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.
6/22
Ham and Bean Soup
Skill Level
Medium
Total Time
30 min
Servings
7 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you like ham and bean soup but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen, this tasty, quick version will leave you with a satisfied smile. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 300 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 1383mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 13g fiber), 22g protein.
7/22
Chive Mushroom Soup
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I try to serve this rich, savory soup at least once a month during our cold winters. It's quick to make and has a wonderful fresh mushroom flavor. —Laurie Suhrke, Plymouth, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 407 calories, 35g fat (22g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 1053mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
8/22
Vegan Carrot Soup
Skill Level
Medium
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Yukon Gold potatoes—instead of cream—make this smooth carrot soup vegan and add a mild sweetness. If you don't have Yukon Golds on hand, russet potatoes will work too. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 176 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 710mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
9/22
Cioppino
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
4 hours 40 min
Servings
8 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
If you're looking for a great seafood recipe for your slow cooker, this classic fish stew is just the ticket. It's brimming with clams, crab, fish and shrimp, and it is fancy enough to be an elegant meal. —Lisa Moriarty, Wilton, New Hampshire
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 205 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable.
10/22
Shrimp Bisque
Skill Level
Medium
Total Time
30 min
Servings
3 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
I enjoy both Cajun and Mexican cuisine, and this rich, elegant soup combines the best of both. I serve it with a crispy green salad and glass of white wine for a simple but very special meal.—Karen Harris, Castle Rock, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 317 calories, 23g fat (11g saturated fat), 141mg cholesterol, 206mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein.
11/22
Avgolemono Soup
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
2 hours 50 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
While 'avgolemono' may be tricky to pronounce if you didn’t grow up eating traditional Greek food, the recipe itself couldn’t be simpler. A quintessential Greek dish, this avgolemono soup is made using pantry staples and results in a meal that’s pure comfort food. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 392 calories, 22g fat (7g saturated fat), 245mg cholesterol, 701mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 34g protein.
12/22
Dill Chicken Soup
Skill Level
Medium
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I could eat soup for every meal of the day, all year long. I particularly like dill and spinach—they add a brightness to this light and healthy soup. —Robin Haas, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 198 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 681mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 0.500 fat.
13/22
Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup
Skill Level
Medium
Total Time
30 min
Servings
7 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I knew this ham soup recipe was a keeper when my mother-in-law asked for it! The hearty soup—chock-full of ham, veggies and cheese—is creamy and comforting. And even though the recipe makes enough to feed a crowd, don’t expect it to last more than one meal! —Marty Matthews, Clarksville, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 331 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 772mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
14/22
Spring Essence Soup with Pistou
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings (1-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
During the last part of April one year, I picked what I had available in the garden. I found oregano, leeks, asparagus and rhubarb. This became the base for an essence-of-spring recipe. The rhubarb adds a citrus element, which is balanced by the nutty, earthy pistou. It is truly a layering of flavors. —Laurie Bock, Lynden, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup with 1 teaspoon pistou: 147 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 601mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
15/22
Crab and Asparagus Soup
Skill Level
Medium
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I get rave reviews from family and friends whenever I make this soup, but the biggest compliment was when my son called to ask for the recipe so he could make it for his roommates. —Patti Bogetti, Magnolia, Delaware
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 257 calories, 12g fat (8g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 546mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
16/22
Fennel Carrot Soup
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings (2 qt.)
From the Recipe Creator:
This soup is perfect as a first course for a special-occasion dinner. It gets its delicious flavor from toasted fennel seeds—a pleasant complement to the carrots, apple and sweet potato. —Marlene Bursey, Waverly, Nova Scotia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 117 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 989mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 starch.
17/22
Corn Soup
Skill Level
Medium
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
2 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
Corn steals the show in this vegetable soup. Its naturally sweet taste is enhanced with butter, milk and lemon juice, while potatoes and carrots balance it out. —Megan Taylor, Greenfield, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 171 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 786mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 0.500 fat.
18/22
Hazelnut Asparagus Soup
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings (3 cups)
From the Recipe Creator:
My heart is happy when bundles of tender local asparagus start to appear at my grocery store in spring. No one would ever guess this restaurant-quality vegetarian soup can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. —Cindy Beberman, Orland Park, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 164 calories, 13g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 623mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch.
19/22
Lamb and White Bean Chili
Skill Level
Medium
Total Time
6 hours 40 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I created a fresh take on chili using lamb and Moroccan seasoning with a feta and almond garnish. It was so exciting and tasty to my husband and son, I made a second batch almost right away. If you like a spicier chili, add harissa paste or use medium salsa instead of mild. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 438 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 840mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 7g fiber), 28g protein.
20/22
Cucumber Soup
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
15 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This chilled soup makes a wonderful appetizer or side on a hot summer day. Bright bursts of dill provide pleasant contrasts to the milder flavorof cucumber.—Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 40 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 279mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fat-free milk.
21/22
White Bean Soup
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A Tuscan white bean soup brimming with veggies and spinach recipe delivers a healthy dose of fiber, protein and nutrients in a hearty, comforting bowl. A sprinkling of grated Parmesan adds a rich, nutty note to the finished soup. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 236 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 871mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 10g fiber), 11g protein.
22/22
Split Pea Soup
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
2 hours 30 min
Servings
10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Not only is this old-fashioned favorite a snap to make but it's economical too. Carrots, celery and onion accent the subtle flavor of the split peas, while a ham bone adds a meaty touch to this hearty soup. It's sure to chase away autumn's chill. —Laurie Todd, Columbus, Mississippi
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 202 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 267mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 12g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat.
Easter Soups FAQ
What soups are traditional for Easter dinner?
While there isn’t one particular soup recipe that’s known on an Easter table (at least in the way we know honey-baked ham or potatoes au gratin), Italian wedding soup is said to be a staple at Italian Easter get-togethers, and avgolemono soup is popular at Greek Easter holiday gatherings.
What are good spring soups?
Good spring soups use the season’s bounty. Ingredients like peas, asparagus, carrots, herbs and lemons are at their peak in the springtime and will taste outstanding in soup. Many of the Easter soups on this list, like cream of asparagus and dill chicken soup, make the most of these ingredients, creating a soup full of spring flavors.
What sides should I serve with these Easter soups?
If you’re serving an Easter soup as the main course, serve it with appropriate sides for soup, like crusty slices of bread, salad, roasted vegetables or paninis. Otherwise, if your soup is simply a starter or side dish to the main Easter meal, accompany bowls of soup with other Easter side dishes. I love how fun popovers are, plus they pair perfectly with soup. Au gratin potatoes are an Easter side dish staple, and roasted carrots and dill and chive peas make the most of spring’s bounty.
