15 Light & Bright (and Green!) Spring Soups

Just because the weather's warming up doesn't mean you have to put away the soup pot. These spring soup recipes are light, refreshing, and make the best of the season's produce.

By Bon Appétit

April 12, 2019

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Just because the weather's warming up doesn't mean you have to put away the soup pot. These spring soup recipes are light, refreshing, and make the best of the season's produce.

Alex Lau
1/15
Cucumber-Tomatillo Gazpacho
A cool green zingy soup; pack it in a thermos on ice and take it picnicking or to the beach.
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Photo by Chelsie Craig, styling by Molly Baz
2/15
Instant Pot Split Pea Soup
Split pea soup is a lot like your favorite pair of slippers—it might not look like much, but boy does it make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
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Photo by Alex Lau, Styling by Sue Li
3/15
Beans and Green Soup With Salted Yogurt and Sizzled Mint
This soup is inspired by Ash Reshteh, a thick Iranian soup made with chickpeas, a boatload of herbs, and noodles, with one big exception: We omitted the noodles.
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Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Emily Eisen
4/15
Chickpea and Celery Soup With Chile-Garlic Oil
You know the soup and salad deal? Well, this is our take on combining the two into one dish.
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Photo by Stephen Kent Johnson, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski
5/15
Chicken Brodo with Spring Vegetables and Fried Bread
If chicken noodle soup is a winter blanket, then this brodo is a light spring sweater.
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Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott
6/15
Wilted Greens Soup with Crème Fraîche
When things in the crisper drawer aren’t looking so crisp anymore, make this soup.
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Alex Lau
7/15
Cream of Cashew Pea Soup
Cashews lend body, creaminess, and richness to this pea soup and also make it vegan; sub almonds if you prefer.
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Alex Lau
8/15
Spring Minestrone Verde with Pistachio Pesto
Step 1: Prep this simple soffritto and nutty pesto. Step 2: Make this spring recipe on a whim.
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Gentl & Hyers
9/15
Green Garlic and Pea Soup with Whipped Cream
The key to a vibrant green (not khaki) soup: Bring the water up to a boil quickly over high heat, and err on undercooking the peas to preserve their color.
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Zach DeSart
10/15
Celery Soup
"I love this creamy soup so much, I'd bathe in it." –Brad Leone, test kitchen manager
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Danny Kim
11/15
Quick Miso Soup
No need for powdered packets here: Just pack a thermos with veggies, tofu, and miso in the morning. The soup is garnished with scallions, a springtime staple.
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Nicole Franzen
12/15
Brothy Poached Chicken with Mushrooms and Fresh Chile
This lighter and brighter take on chicken soup is perfect for spring.
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Hirsheimer & Hamilton
13/15
Minty Pea Soup
This is a far cry from army-green split pea soup. Cooking the peas briefly retains their vibrant color, and the addition of fresh herbs keeps the finished soup looking and tasting bright. Delicious warm or chilled, it's a springtime staple.
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Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott
14/15
Spiced Fava Bean Soup with Rice and Tomato
Preparing this soup on the weekend means lunch is ready to grab and go on your way out the door Monday morning.
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