Go Green: Tomato-Free Tortelloni Minestrone Recipe

Name: Go Green: Tomato-Free Tortelloni Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons garlic-flavored oil; leaves from a few sprigs of thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 3 cups frozen petits pois; 2 leeks, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced; 1 baking potato, peeled and finely diced; 1 stalk celery, finely diced; 2 large zucchini, half-peeled and finely diced; 8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into short lengths; 8 cups cold water; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste; 2 15-ounce cans cannellini or flageolet beans, drained and rinsed; 1 pound fresh spinach-and-ricotta tortelloni; leaves from a small bunch of basil; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons garlic-flavored oil
leaves from a few sprigs of thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
3 cups frozen petits pois
2 leeks, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 baking potato, peeled and finely diced
1 stalk celery, finely diced
2 large zucchini, half-peeled and finely diced
8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into short lengths
8 cups cold water
2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
2 15-ounce cans cannellini or flageolet beans, drained and rinsed
1 pound fresh spinach-and-ricotta tortelloni
leaves from a small bunch of basil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

1
Warm the oil in a large, heavy saucepan (that has a lid), stirring in the thyme.
2
Add the peas and turn them in the garlic-flavored oil, then tip in the prepared leeks, potato, celery, zucchini and green beans and stir in the heat of the pan.
3
Pour in the water, add the salt, put the lid on the pan and let come to a boil, then you will have to keep an eye, or certainly an ear, on it to tell when remove the lid and let everything bubble cheerfully for 10-15 minutes or until the vegetables check the potato particularly are tender.
4
You could let the soup stand at this stage; if Im planning to press forward within an hour or so, I put the lid on to keep in the heat; otherwise it is better to let it cool swiftly before reheating.
5
Remove 3 ladlefuls of soup mixture, trying to scoop up more vegetables and less liquid, and tip into a blender (or a large bowl if youre using an immersion blender) and set this aside.
6
Add the drained, rinsed cannelloni or flageolet beans to the pan and bring back to a boil, then add the tortelloni and bring it all up to a boil again.
7
Turn off the heat.
8
Add the basil and Parmesan to the reserved vegetables in your blender or bowl and whizz to a vibrant green puree, then scrape this back into the pan, stirring it into the soup.
9
Let it stand for 10-15 minutes before eating.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons garlic-flavored oil, leaves from a few sprigs of thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 3 cups frozen petits pois, 2 leeks, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Go Green: Tomato-Free Tortelloni Minestrone falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Go Green: Tomato-Free Tortelloni Minestrone

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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