Our 15 Best Spring Soup Recipes, Because Winter Shouldn’t Have all the Fun
Bright, vegetable-packed bowls to get you out of hibernation
Send the hearty winter stews and soup recipes into hibernation and embrace the bounty of fresh spring produce that are showing up at the greenmarket. Whether it's spring staples like ramps and leeks or the overwintered vegetables that can be even sweeter than their true spring produce counterparts, there are so many exciting ways to celebrate this season's fruits and veggies. That means spring salad recipes, vegetarian recipes, and of course, these delicious soups. When all you really need to wake up from the grog of winter, we've got you covered with everything from cold soba to green minestrone and cream of fennel soup.
Cold Soba with Mushroom and Leek Seiro Broth
For this deconstructed noodle soup, dip cold noodles into the hot broth, then slurp them quickly—the technique preserves the integrity of the tender, fresh noodles. Get the recipe for Cold Soba with Mushroom and Leek Seiro Broth »
Spinach, Chive, and Yogurt Soup with Grilled Scallions
Spinach, Chive, and Yogurt Soup with Grilled Scallions
Creamy Garlic Soup
A rich soup heavy with garlic and shallots makes a hearty first course or light main dish. Serve it with plenty of crusty bread. Get the recipe for Creamy Garlic Soup »
Cream of Chervil Soup (Kerbelsuppe)
Chervil stems are used to enrich the broth in this simple herb soup. Get the recipe for Cream of Chervil Soup (Kerbelsuppe) »
Spinach and Edamame Egg Drop Soup
A handful of soybeans and fresh spinach lightens up this Chinese restaurant favorite. Get the recipe for Spinach and Edamame Egg Drop Soup »
Cold Yogurt and Herb Soup with Chickpeas
Rice and garbanzos add body to this vegetarian soup laced with fresh greens and herbs. Serve it chilled—as we have done—or, if you prefer, just slightly warmed. Get the recipe for Cold Yogurt and Herb Soup with Chickpeas »
Avgolemono
Avgolemono, a simple Mediterranean soup of eggs, lemons, and chicken broth, is the Mediterranean equivalent of chicken noodle soup. Get the recipe for Avgolemono »
Iranian Noodle Soup (Ash-e Reshteh)
This spiced vegetable soup is made with reshteh, Iranian noodles. Get the recipe for Iranian Noodle Soup (Ash-e Reshteh) »
Duarte's Cream of Artichoke Soup
Blending artichoke with heavy cream makes for a velvety and satisfying bowl of soup. Get the recipe for Duarte’s Cream of Artichoke Soup »
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