Dill-Simmered Vegetable Soup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

A simple, flavorful soup simmered with fresh dill and seasonal vegetables for a light meal. This French soup recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs olive oil, onion, and carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 85 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 2 carrot
• 2 stalks celery
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup zucchini
• 1 cup cauliflower
• 1/4 cup dill
• 1/2 tsp salt
• to taste black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add 1 medium onion (diced) and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Add 2 carrots (peeled and diced) and 2 celery stalks (diced), stirring for 5 minutes until slightly tender.
3. Step 3: Pour in 3 cups vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Step 4: Add 1 cup diced zucchini and 1 cup diced cauliflower, then simmer for 15 minutes until vegetables are fork-tender.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup dill (chopped), 1/2 tsp salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste, then simmer for 5 more minutes before serving.