Spring vegetable soup

This is a really simple yet yummy soup that you can have on the table in minutes. Filled with lots of spring vegetables like broccoli, leek and zucchini, top with crispy bacon and parmesan for a delicious lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 leek

    sliced

  • 1 large zucchini

    halved lengthways, sliced

  • 2 cups broccoli florets

    about 1 head of broccoli

  • 1 bunch asparagus

    trimmed and cut into 1 cm lengths

  • 1L chicken or vegetable stock

    gluten-free

  • Crispy bacon pieces and parmesan

    to garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • 1 large saucepan

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek, cook for 3 minutes until starting to soften.
  2. Add stock and bring to the boil.
  3. Add zucchini, broccoli and asparagus, reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
  4. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
  5. Serve garnished with bacon and parmesan (if using).

Notes

Tip
I preferred the soup without the bacon and parmesan—so you can taste the beautiful fresh spring vegetables. However, you do what you have to in order to get the kids to eat it!
Variation
For a creamy version, stir through some evaporated light milk or cream with any leftovers.

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