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Spring Minestrone Soup

Spring Minestrone Soup: A Colorful Comfort in 45 Minutes

This Spring Minestrone Soup combines vibrant seasonal vegetables for a nutritious, quick meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil the foundation of flavor
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 medium carrot diced
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium zucchini diced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can cannellini beans rinsed
  • 1 cup ditalini pasta
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup asparagus chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup basil pesto
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice for brightness

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Spring Minestrone Soup
  1. In a large pot, pour in 2 tablespoons of olive oil and place it over medium-high heat. Allow the oil to shimmer.
  2. Add 1 diced yellow onion, 1 diced carrot, 1 diced celery stalk, and 2 chopped Yukon Gold potatoes. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Incorporate 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Add 1 diced zucchini, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, along with salt and pepper to taste. Stir and cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in 6 cups of vegetable broth, add 1 can of rinsed cannellini beans and 1 cup of ditalini pasta. Increase heat to bring to a boil.
  6. Once boiling, reduce to a gentle simmer and cover. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Stir in 2 cups of fresh spinach, 1 cup of chopped asparagus, and 1 cup of frozen peas. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  8. Mix in ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup of basil pesto, and the juice of 1 lemon. Stir until cheese melts and flavors blend.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Prep all vegetables ahead of time for efficiency. Adjust seasoning at different cooking stages for deeper flavors.

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