48 Easy and Vibrant Spring Soups

Updated on Feb. 18, 2025

Spring is all about fresh, in-season produce. Embrace the season's best flavors with these vibrant spring soups.

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Soup recipes aren’t just for fall and winter. Big bowls of cozy soup are meant to warm up dreary days, whether it’s snowing in January or raining in April. By the time spring rolls around and you can’t possibly eat another bite of pumpkin soup, don’t! Instead, tuck into these bright and rustic spring soups that celebrate the season’s fresh new bounty.

Our spring soups are vibrant with a rainbow of colors, reflecting March through May’s changing tide as everything starts to grow and blossom. This collection prioritizes in-season produce like carrots, asparagus, peas, lots of fresh herbs and citrusy lemons for building robust yet refreshing soup recipes. Both beautiful and flavorful, any of these gorgeous soups could be served with Easter dinner!

From hearty, brothy soups to vibrant purees, there are 40 genuinely delicious spring soups to choose from, with lots of dietary-friendly options for gluten-free, vegetarian and even vegan diners, if needed. Pair the soups with fresh spring salads or thick slices of crusty artisan bread. Enjoy basking in a warming winter soup on the rainiest spring day.

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Tortellini Soup

Total Time 40 min
Servings 6 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: This is my favorite soup recipe. It's quick to fix on a busy night and full of healthy, tasty ingredients. The recipe originally called for spicy sausage links, but I've found that turkey sausage, or even ground turkey breast, is just as good. —Tracy Fasnacht, Irwin, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 203 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 878mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein.
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Over-the-Rainbow Minestrone

Total Time 6 hours 40 min
Servings 10 servings (3-3/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: This vegetarian soup features a rainbow of vegetables. You can use any multicolored pasta in place of the spirals. —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 231 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 1015mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 9g protein.
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Cream of Asparagus Soup

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.
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Carrot Ginger Soup

Total Time 30 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This light, flavorful carrot ginger soup is vegan. It is made with pantry staples and comes together in a hurry, yet it always seems to impress. Fresh ginger makes a big difference—and what isn't used can be wrapped tightly and tossed in the freezer for later use. —Jenna Olson, Manchester, Missouri
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 80 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 551mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat.
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Potato Leek Soup

Total Time 45 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My family and I crave steaming bowls of potato leek soup on a cold evening, but we don't want the butter and fat content of regular soup recipes. So I created this lighter version. I have shared it with many folks, and everyone who has tried it loves the robust, satisfying flavor. —Christine Frye, Odessa, Missouri
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 193 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 593mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Matzo Ball Soup

Total Time 1 hour 55 min
Servings 12 servings (4-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: This traditional matzo ball soup recipe is worth the extra effort. If you prefer, you can add egg noodles instead of matzo balls to this Jewish chicken soup. —Julia Sherman, New Market, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 160 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 509mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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Cabbage Soup

Total Time 6 hours 15 min
Servings 8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: After doing yard work on a windy day, we love to come in for a light but hearty soup like this one. It's brimming with cabbage, veggies and white beans. Pass the oven-warmed bread! —Jennifer Stowell, Deep River, Iowa
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 111 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 537mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1-1/2 starch.
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Ham Chowder

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: My five children all agree that this soothing recipe is wonderful. The soup is full of potatoes, carrots and ham. The best part is that I can get it on the table in only a half hour of hands-on time. —Jennifer Trenhaile, Emerson, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 404 calories, 26g fat (12g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 1081mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.
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Zuppa Toscana

Total Time 30 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I let my young son pick out seed packets and he chose kale, which grew like crazy. This hearty soup helped make good use of our produce and rivals Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana. —Michelle Babbie, Malone, New York
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 504 calories, 38g fat (20g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 881mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein.
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Avgolemono Soup

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 recipe 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.
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Split Pea Soup

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 the chill of early spring. —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.
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Lima Bean Soup

Total Time 40 min
Servings 12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: A yearly Lima Bean Festival in nearby West Cape May honors the many growers there and showcases different recipes using their crops. This comforting chowder was a contest winner at the festival several years ago. —Kathleen Olsack, North Cape May, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 110 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 431mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Fennel Soup

Total Time 55 min
Servings 5 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This filling soup is a favorite with our family and is often requested for dinners with guests. A hint of fennel accents the flavor of this quick-to-fix bean soup, while spinach and tomatoes add color. —Donna Quinn, Round Lake Beach, Illinois
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 152 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 976mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 7g fiber), 8g protein.
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Lemony Turkey Rice Soup

Total Time 30 min
Servings 8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: While growing up in Texas, I spent a lot of time helping my grandma cook. Lemon and cilantro add a deliciously different twist to turkey soup. —Margarita Cuellar, East Chicago, Indiana
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 166 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 1047mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.
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DIY Ramen Soup

Total Time 25 min
Servings 2 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This favorite ramen noodle recipe, prepared and served in a canning jar, is a healthier alternative to most commercial varieties. Feel free to customize the veggies. —Michelle, Clair, Seattle, Washington
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 380 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 147mg cholesterol, 1386mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 32g protein.
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Coconut Shrimp Chowder

Total Time 30 min
Servings 5 servings
From the Recipe Creator: After eating coconut soup at a Thai restaurant, I added coconut milk to my fish chowder recipe. The fresh, simple ingredient allows the seafood to shine. —Michalene Baskett, Decatur, Georgia
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 376 calories, 26g fat (16g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 633mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 20g protein.
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Mushroom Barley Soup for Two

Total Time 55 min
Servings 3 cups
From the Recipe Creator: This is one of my favorite soups, quick and easy to prepare, and the perfect amount for two. The mushrooms, carrots and barley are a good combination for flavor and color. The recipe is easy to double (or triple!) if you want to make a larger batch. —Aimee Lawrence, Wimberley, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 230 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 1543mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 12g protein.
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Tomato Soup

Total Time 50 min
Servings 16 servings (4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: Creamy, rich and bursting with brightness, this soup is the ultimate sidekick to a grilled cheese sandwich. —Josh Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 104 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 572mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.
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Lemony Chicken Noodle Soup

Total Time 30 min
Servings 2 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This isn't Grandma's chicken soup, but it is comforting in a whole new way. The lemon juice gives the easy soup enough zip to make it interesting. —Bill Hilbrich, St. Cloud, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 435 calories, 23g fat (6g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 949mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein.
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Fish Chowder

Total Time 45 min
Servings about 4-1/2 quarts
From the Recipe Creator: This recipe was handed down to me by my mother, although I have changed it a bit. The chowder really reflects our region, since New England is famous for its fish. —Dorothy Noonan, Quincy, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 193 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 659mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein.
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Greek Tomato Soup with Orzo

Total Time 35 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My recipe for manestra, which means orzo in Greek, is effortless and very easy to make. You need only a few steps to transform simple ingredients into a creamy one-pot wonder. —Kiki Vagianos, Melrose, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 299 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 882mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 12g fiber), 11g protein.
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Creamy Sweet Potato and Veggie Soup

Total Time 30 min
Servings 16 servings (4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: I tasted a delicious soup in a restaurant but couldn't persuade the chef to share the recipe, so I began to experiment on my own. Finally, I came up with this blend, which is very close to what I tasted—maybe even better! —Audrey Nemeth, Mount Vernon, Maine
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 137 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 839mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
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Lemony Mushroom-Orzo Soup for Two

Total Time 30 min
Servings 2 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Here's a versatile soup that works as an appetizer or as a side for a sandwich lunch. It's loaded with mushrooms and orzo pasta—and lemon livens up its mild flavor. —Edrie O'Brien, Denver, Colorado
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 191 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 437mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.
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Roasted Cauliflower & Red Pepper Soup

Total Time 1 hour 15 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: During cooler weather, soup is one of our favorite meals. I developed this recipe for my husband and me as a healthier version of all the cream-based soups out there. After a bit of trial and error, this is the keeper. —Elizabeth Bramkamp, Gig Harbor, Washington
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 193 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 601mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 fat, 1/2 starch.
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Creamy Vegetable Turkey Soup

Total Time 35 min
Servings 8 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: For a creamy turkey soup with a sense of fun, we go wheels up at our house. We load it up with wagon-shaped pasta and veggies. —Nancy Beyer, Hayden Lake, Idaho
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 340 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 1386mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein.
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Flavorful Matzo Ball Soup

Total Time 2 hours 25 min
Servings 8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: A variety of winter vegetables gives the broth for this classic Jewish soup a deep flavor. You can use a few green onions instead of the leek. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 100 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 322mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.
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Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: I'm originally from Minnesota, where wild rice grows in abundance and is very popular in recipes. This creamy chicken wild rice soup has been part of our Christmas Eve menu for years. To save time, I cook the chicken and wild rice and cut up the vegetables the day before. —Virginia Montmarquet, Riverside, California
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 154 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 807mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
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Creamy Slow-Cooker White Chicken Chili

Total Time 3 hours 15 min
Servings 12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: My friend Caroline Gray and I came up with this creamy slow-cooker white chicken chili. It's unusual because it calls for Alfredo sauce. —Cindi Mitchell, St. Marys, Kansas
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 336 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 772mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 7g fiber), 24g protein.
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French Onion Soup

Total Time 2 hours 20 min
Servings 12 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: Enjoy my signature French onion soup the way my granddaughter Becky does: I make onion soup for her in a crock bowl, complete with garlic croutons and gobs of melted Swiss cheese on top. —Lou Sansevero, Ferron, Utah
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup soup with 2 pieces bread and 1 tablespoon cheese: 195 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 765mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
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Cream of Cauliflower Soup

Total Time 20 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This mildly cheesy cauliflower soup is a favorite of mine. I make it often in summer, although it's good any time. —Karen Brown, West Lafayette, Ohio
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 186 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 792mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.
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Chicken Potpie Soup

Total Time 40 min
Servings 6 servings. (21/4 qt.)
From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother hand-wrote a cookbook. In it was her amazing pie crust recipe, and I added this delicious chicken potpie soup to go with it. —Karen LeMay, Seabrook, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups soup with 3 toppers: 614 calories, 30g fat (9g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 1706mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein.
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Tortellini Primavera Soup

Total Time 25 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Years ago, I found the idea for tortellini with peas and carrots in a magazine. I added my own touch to it. —Kari George, Ellicott City, Maryland
Nutrition Facts: 2-1/4 cups: 282 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 1461mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein.
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Creamy Fresh Asparagus Soup

Total Time 40 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Tangy lemon and sweet tarragon give this creamy asparagus soup a springtime flavor you’ll savor and share. —Stacy Mullens, Gresham, Oregon
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup with 2 teaspoons yogurt: 91 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 720mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Tomato Basil Soup

Total Time 1 hour 35 min
Servings 2 quarts
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 125 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 495mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
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Tom Kha Gai

Total Time 40 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This irresistible coconut chicken soup recipe is infused with classic Thai ingredients like lemongrass, galangal, chilies and makrut (or kaffir) lime leaves. It's creamy yet tangy, comforting but light...and simply bursting with flavor. Ladle over jasmine rice and serve with lime wedges and a little hot chili oil if you like. —Malina Syvoravong, Los Angeles, California
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 502 calories, 29g fat (21g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 565mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein.
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Corn Soup

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.
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Pastina Soup

Total Time 40 min
Servings 2 quarts
From the Recipe Creator: This comforting pastina soup is chock-full of veggies like onions, celery and carrots. It's a one-pot recipe that'll fill your stomach and warm your heart. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 240 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 625mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein.
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Rotisserie Chicken Soup

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 quarts
From the Recipe Creator: Make a hearty, warm bowl of homemade chicken soup with just a few easy steps. Instead of cooking chicken from scratch, this recipe swaps in pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to make the process all that more simple. —Cathy Trochelman, Brookfield, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 158 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 662mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein.
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Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 8 servings
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 148 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 715mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.
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Instant Pot Vegetable Soup

Total Time 40 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Making vegetable soup in the Instant Pot significantly reduces the time spent cooking. With this recipe, you can have a nutritious, flavorful and colorful soup ready to serve in just 40 minutes. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 107 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 857mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.
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Easy Roasted Vegetable Soup

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: Roasting sweet potatoes, carrots and red pepper brings out rich, caramelized flavors for a nutritious, comforting soup that’s satisfying on its own or with a side of crusty bread. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup soup with 1-1/2 teaspoons Parmesan: 149 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 645mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.
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Spinach Tortellini Soup

Total Time 20 min
Servings 6 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: A simple tomato-enhanced broth is perfect for cheese tortellini and fresh spinach. Increase the garlic and add Italian seasoning to suit your taste. —Debbie Wilson, Burlington, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 164 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 799mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Fennel Carrot Soup

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, which are a pleasant complement to the carrot, 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.
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Coconut Curry Vegetable Soup

Total Time 40 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I've been a vegetarian since high school, so modifying recipes to fit my meatless requirements is a challenge I enjoy. This soup tastes rich and creamy and is packed with nutrients! —Carissa Sumner, Washington, DC
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 186 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 502mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.
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Corn Chowder

Total Time 35 min
Servings 8 servings (about 2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: Chowder is a classic comfort food here in the Northeast, especially during cooler weather. Whenever I make a trip home to Pittsburgh, Mom has this simmering on the stove for me. —Kristy Knight, Bayside, New York
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 271 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 889mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.
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Sausage and Spinach Tortellini Soup

Total Time 40 min
Servings 2 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My husband’s grandmother made this soup with her own homemade sausage and tortellini. We don’t make those ingredients ourselves these days, but we’re so happy to have her passed-down recipe­—this version is almost as good as hers. It's also an excellent way to get the kids to eat spinach! —Joyce Lulewicz, Brunswick, Ohio
Nutrition Facts: 1-3/4 cups: 354 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 1360mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein.
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Turkey Dumpling Soup

Total Time 40 min
Servings 16 servings (4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: Simmering a big pot of this soup is one of my favorite holiday traditions. This is a variation on a recipe my mom made while I was growing up. My husband and children can't get enough of the tender dumplings. —Debbie Wolf, Mission Viejo, California
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 185 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 724mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.
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Chicken Gnocchi Pesto Soup

Total Time 25 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: After tasting a similar soup at a restaurant, I created this quick and tasty version. It’s rich and creamy, and it couldn’t be easier to make! —Deanna Smith, Des Moines, Iowa
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 586 calories, 26g fat (11g saturated fat), 158mg cholesterol, 1650mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 31g protein.

Spring Soups FAQ

What do you serve with spring soups?

Serve these spring soups with slices of crusty bread, cheesy garlic bread or refreshing crispy spring salads. Other great sides for soup are paninis, roasted vegetables, buttered noodles and homemade crackers.

Which of these spring soups are the easiest to make?

The easiest spring soups on this list are our tortellini soup, carrot ginger soup, lima bean soup, DIY ramen soup, lemony chicken noodle soup, Greek tomato soup with orzo, creamy sweet potato and veggie soup, creamy vegetable turkey soup, cream of cauliflower soup and tortellini primavera soup. These 10 soups take under 45 minutes to make and are one-pot wonders!