French Inspired Spring Soup

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade stock enhances flavor without additives.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Cut potatoes and carrots into small pieces for quick cooking; cut zucchini into larger pieces.

Chop leeks and add to a stock pot with olive oil; sauté for 6-8 minutes until golden.

Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Add the chopped vegetables to the pot.

Add 2 pieces of lemon rind to the pot for flavor.

Pour in 1.5 liters of water and bring to a boil; simmer for 20-30 minutes until veggies are tender.

Add calini beans, peas, and snap peas to the pot.

Turn off the heat and squeeze lemon juice into the soup.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and dill.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens