Clear Spring Vegetable Soup with Lemon and Dill
A light, clear broth infused with fresh spring vegetables and brightened by lemon and dill, offering a soothing and nourishing meal. This french-inspired soups ready in about 20 minutes pairs Vegetable broth, medium Carrot, Green onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 80 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 medium Carrot
- 2 Green onion
- 6 oz Asparagus
- 1 Lemon
- 1 tbsp Dill
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium pot, bring 4 cups vegetable broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Step 2: Add 1 medium thinly sliced carrot and 6 oz cut asparagus pieces, and cook for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Step 3: Stir in 2 thinly sliced green onions (white parts), zest and juice of 1 lemon, 1 tbsp fresh dill, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes to meld flavors, then remove from heat.
- Step 4: Ladle into bowls and garnish with green onion tops.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Clear Spring Vegetable Soup with Lemon and Dill take to make?
Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Clear Spring Vegetable Soup with Lemon and Dill?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep vegetable broth from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Clear Spring Vegetable Soup with Lemon and Dill?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Clear Spring Vegetable Soup with Lemon and Dill for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Clear Spring Vegetable Soup with Lemon and Dill?
French soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
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Simple and delicious.
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Simple and delicious.
- ★★★★☆
Tasty recipe. I'd add a bit more seasoning next time.
