Dill-Simmered Vegetable Soup
A simple, flavorful soup simmered with fresh dill and seasonal vegetables for a light meal. This french-inspired soups ready in about 40 minutes pairs olive oil, medium onion, carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "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
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- Step 2: Add 2 carrots (peeled and diced) and 2 celery stalks (diced), stirring for 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Step 3: Pour in 3 cups vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Step 4: Add 1 cup diced zucchini and 1 cup diced cauliflower, then simmer for 15 minutes until vegetables are fork-tender.
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Dill-Simmered Vegetable Soup take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 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 Dill-Simmered Vegetable Soup?
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 olive oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Dill-Simmered Vegetable Soup?
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 Dill-Simmered Vegetable Soup for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Dill-Simmered Vegetable Soup?
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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Restaurant quality! Can't believe how easy this was.
- ★★★★☆
Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
- ★★★☆☆
Okay for a quick meal. I've had better soups dishes though.
