Light Salmon & Veggie Soup 🐟🥕🌿 Tender Flakes of Salmon, Bright Vegetables, and a Delicate Herb Broth That Warms Without Weighing You Down

This is comfort food without the heaviness — a brothy, vegetable-rich soup with perfectly cooked salmon, fresh herbs, and a touch of lemon. It’s gentle, refreshing, and deeply satisfying, whether you’re looking for a reset meal or a cozy weeknight dinner.

Serve with crusty bread, a scoop of rice, or just a spoon and a second bowl.

Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

For the soup base

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 carrots, thinly sliced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the finish

• ¾ lb salmon fillet, skin removed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 cup baby spinach or chopped kale
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or drizzle of olive oil

Instructions

Step 1: Build the Base

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.

Add broth, water, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook 10–12 minutes, or until veggies are just tender.

Step 2: Poach the Salmon

Gently add salmon pieces to the simmering soup. Simmer uncovered for 5–7 minutes, or until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.

Step 3: Finish

Stir in spinach (or kale) and cook 1–2 more minutes until wilted. Turn off heat. Add lemon juice and fresh herbs. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Step 4: Serve

Ladle into bowls and top with extra herbs, olive oil, or red pepper flakes if desired.

Flavor Variations

• Add diced zucchini, fennel, or sweet potato for more body
• Use leeks instead of onion for a sweeter profile
• Add a splash of white wine when adding broth for depth
• Stir in cooked rice, quinoa, or orzo to make it heartier
• Swap lemon for orange + rosemary for a wintery variation

Pro Tips

• Cut salmon into even pieces for consistent cooking
• Don’t boil after adding salmon — gentle poaching keeps it tender
• Use homemade or high-quality broth for clean flavor
• Soup stores well — reheat gently to avoid overcooking fish
• Add greens at the end to preserve their color and texture

Final Thoughts

Light Salmon & Veggie Soup is delicate but deeply comforting — a clean, brothy bowl that lets each ingredient speak. It’s ideal for when you want to eat well, feel good, and still crave every spoonful.

Simmer it. Squeeze the lemon. Let the broth do the talking. 🐟🥕🌿🔥

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