Easter soups are a unique and delicious way to start the holiday meal. These special-occasion soups feature carrots, asparagus and other spring ingredients and flavors.
17 Easter Soups That Will Make the Meal
Updated on Jan. 05, 2022
1/17
Cream of Asparagus Soup
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We have a large asparagus patch and are able to freeze a lot for the year. My recipe highlights the flavor of the vegetable and is very easy to make. —Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 154 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 585mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat-free milk.
2/17
Carrot Soup with Orange & Tarragon
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
A pretty orange color, a delicious hint of citrus and a garden-fresh flavor make this soup a requested dish at my many celebrations. Try sprinkling individual bowls with fresh tarragon before serving. —Phyllis Schmalz, Kansas City, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 117 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 823mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.
3/17
Chive Mushroom Soup
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I try to serve this rich, savory soup at least once a month during our cold winters. It's quick to make and has a wonderful fresh mushroom flavor. —Laurie Suhrke, Plymouth, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 407 calories, 35g fat (22g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 1053mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
4/17
Cheesy Cream of Asparagus Soup
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Kids may not want to try a vegetable soup, but once they spoon up a mouthful of this cheesy variety, the flavor will keep them coming back for more. —Muriel Lerdal, Humboldt, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 261 calories, 19g fat (12g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 852mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein.
5/17
Vegan Carrot Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Yukon Gold potatoes—instead of cream—make this smooth carrot soup vegan and add a mild sweetness. If you don't have Yukon Golds on hand, russet potatoes will work too. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 176 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 710mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
6/17
Cioppino
Total Time
4 hours 40 min
Servings
8 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
If you're looking for a great seafood recipe for your slow cooker, this classic fish stew is just the ticket. It's brimming with clams, crab, fish and shrimp, and it is fancy enough to be an elegant meal. —Lisa Moriarty, Wilton, New Hampshire
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 205 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable.
7/17
Parsnip & Celery Root Bisque
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a simple yet elegant soup for fall and winter. Everyone enjoys the smooth texture and earthy veggies. For a colorful garnish, sprinkle on chives and pomegranate seeds.—Merry Graham, Newhall, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 248 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 904mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 6g protein.
8/17
Dill Chicken Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I could eat soup for every meal of the day, all year long. I particularly like dill and spinach—they add a brightness to this light and healthy soup. —Robin Haas, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 198 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 681mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 0.500 fat.
9/17
Golden Gouda Mushroom Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a fantastic first course for guests. Rich, creamy and cheesy, it will warm you from the inside out and stir your appetite for what’s to come. —Charlotte Rogers, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 412 calories, 33g fat (21g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 1082mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.
10/17
Spring Essence Soup with Pistou
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings (1-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
During the last part of April one year, I picked what I had available in the garden. I found oregano, leeks, asparagus and rhubarb. This became the base for an essence-of-spring recipe. The rhubarb adds a citrus element, which is balanced by the nutty, earthy pistou. It is truly a layering of flavors. —Laurie Bock, Lynden, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup with 1 teaspoon pistou: 147 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 601mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
11/17
Crab and Asparagus Soup
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I get rave reviews from family and friends whenever I make this soup, but the biggest compliment was when my son called to ask for the recipe so he could make it for his roommates. —Patti Bogetti, Magnolia, Delaware
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 257 calories, 12g fat (8g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 546mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
12/17
Fennel Carrot Soup
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings (2 qt.)
From the Recipe Creator:
This soup is perfect as a first course for a special-occasion dinner. It gets its delicious flavor from toasted fennel seeds—a pleasant complement to the carrots, apple and sweet potato. —Marlene Bursey, Waverly, Nova Scotia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 117 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 989mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 starch.
13/17
Chilled Corn and Shrimp Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Hot days call for cool foods, like this refreshing soup. Both filling and flavorful, it uses the best of summer’s bounty. Seasonings can be adjusted to your tastes. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 317 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 153mg cholesterol, 689mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein.
14/17
Hazelnut Asparagus Soup
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings (3 cups)
From the Recipe Creator:
My heart is happy when bundles of tender local asparagus start to appear at my grocery store in spring. No one would ever guess this restaurant-quality vegetarian soup can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. —Cindy Beberman, Orland Park, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 164 calories, 13g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 623mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch.
15/17
Lamb and White Bean Chili
Total Time
6 hours 40 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I created a fresh take on chili using lamb and Moroccan seasoning with a feta and almond garnish. It was so exciting and tasty to my husband and son, I made a second batch almost right away. If you like a spicier chili, add harissa paste or use medium salsa instead of mild. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 438 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 840mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 7g fiber), 28g protein.
16/17
Lemony Mushroom Orzo Soup
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings (2-3/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandmother used to make a similar classic Greek soup, avgolemono, every Sunday after church. Here’s my version of her recipe. The kids and I came up with this variation while experimenting with different ingredients. I think my yia-yia would be proud. —Nick Haros, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 225 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 1243mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.
17/17
Bloody Mary Soup with Beans
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
16 servings (4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I love a good Bloody Mary, which inspired this recipe. The soup packs a spicy punch, and it'll warm you right up on a chilly day. —Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup (calculated without toppings) : 99 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 405mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.
