Photo Gallery: 9 healthy spring soups

| Delicious Living Apr 15, 2011

Carrot, Orange and Ginger Soup

Time for spring cleaning? Try this liver-supporting, detoxifying soup. Ginger is a great cleanser that aids in digestion, and orange contains limonene, a compound that inactivates toxins and hurries them out of the body. View recipe.
Spicy Thai Curry Soup with Rice Noodles

A quick, cool soup with a delicious kick. Rice noodles' mild taste complements the spicy broth. For a vegan version, leave out the traditional Thai fish sauce and chicken; add tofu for protein, if you like. View recipe.
Chip Soup

This allergen-free, kid-friendly soup contains no wheat, diary, soy, or nuts. Even if children pick them out, much of the mushrooms' immune-building benefits are steeped in the broth. Serve with sesame-seed-coated chips. View recipe.
Minted Green Pea and Buttermilk Soup

Serve this delectably fresh, chilled soup as a first course or light supper, with corn muffins and a lush salad of spring greens and toasted pecans dressed with olive oil and champagne vinegar. View recipe.
Zen Stew

This delicious detoxifying soup delivers live probiotics through miso, plus valuable minerals from nori, a dried seaweed. Ramps, or very young leeks, are one of spring's first green foods; if you can't find them, substitute green onions or chives. View recipe.
Shrimp Soup with Lemongrass and Lime

A simple version of Tom Yum Goong soup, featuring wonderfully bright flavor from wild lime leaves and lemongrass. For a vegetarian dish, omit shrimp and fish sauce, add 1 teaspoon salt, and include more mushrooms. View recipe.
Tarragon-scented Asparagus Vichyssoise

In this light, refreshing, chilled soup, the sweet aroma of fresh tarragon complements the taste of fresh spring asparagus exceptionally well. Serve with a fresh baguette and enjoy the oohs and aahs at the table. View recipe.
Asparagus Soup

A wonderful way to use spring's perennial favorite, this creamy delight is based on acclaimed chef Todd English's asparagus soup, which he tops with slightly melted feta cheese. You can also substitute broccoli for the asparagus. Serve with warmed poppy-seed rolls. View recipe.
Raw Avocado and Cucumber Soup

This creamy, satisfying soup preserves the heart-healthy oils found in avocados and almonds. To save time, you can use store-bought almond milk. Serve with raw-food flaxseed crackers and a salad of chopped kale, arugula, shredded beets, and carrots. View recipe.

Happy spring! Lighter, brighter days call out for lighter, healthy soups made with spring and early summer fresh ingredients. Enjoy these nine recipes for seasonal soup inspiration.

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Cindy Dobroskay (not verified)

on Mar 24, 2012

Wondering if this soup is suppose to have potatoes listed in ingredients and how much? Shows in instructions.

Does the calories include potatoes?

Thanks.

lweldon

on Mar 26, 2012

Are you referring to the Carrot, Orange and Ginger Soup? It calls for 2 russet potatoes (which were included in the calorie count)... the recipe has been fixed.

9 healthy spring soups

Carrot, Orange and Ginger Soup

Spicy Thai Curry Soup with Rice Noodles

Chip Soup

Minted Green Pea and Buttermilk Soup

Zen Stew

Shrimp Soup with Lemongrass and Lime

Tarragon-scented Asparagus Vichyssoise

Asparagus Soup

Raw Avocado and Cucumber Soup

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9 healthy spring soups

Carrot, Orange and Ginger Soup

Spicy Thai Curry Soup with Rice Noodles

Chip Soup

Minted Green Pea and Buttermilk Soup

Zen Stew

Shrimp Soup with Lemongrass and Lime

Tarragon-scented Asparagus Vichyssoise

Asparagus Soup

Raw Avocado and Cucumber Soup

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