Description
A delightful Spring Minestrone Soup bursting with fresh flavors, vegetables, and aromatic herbs, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery rib, diced
- 1 cup diced Yukon gold potatoes (about 1 medium small potato)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 7 cups vegetable broth
- 15 oz can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 1/2 cups chopped spinach
- 1 cup chopped asparagus
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons basil pesto
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Fresh basil
- Additional Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion, diced carrot, diced celery, and Yukon gold potatoes. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the vegetables start to soften.
- Once the veggies have softened, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Introduce the diced zucchini, dried Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper into the pot. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add the rinsed cannellini beans and ditalini pasta. Stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped spinach, asparagus, and frozen peas. Continue to simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add the Parmesan cheese, basil pesto, and lemon juice. Stir until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container. Best consumed within 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 2-3 months without pasta.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg