Green Minestrone Recipe

Name: Green Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lb leek, rinsed and diced; 1 cup carrot, diced; 1 tablespoon water; 6 -8 cups vegetable broth; ½ cup small shell pasta (alphabet is fun); 19 ounces cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup green beans, sliced; 1 cup zucchini, diced; 1 cup frozen baby peas (or fresh); 1 cup asparagus, trimmed and diagonally sliced; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped; 2 green onions, coarsely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; salt and pepper; parmesan cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb leek, rinsed and diced
1 cup carrot, diced
1 tablespoon water
6 -8 cups vegetable broth
½ cup small shell pasta (alphabet is fun)
19 ounces cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup green beans, sliced
1 cup zucchini, diced
1 cup frozen baby peas (or fresh)
1 cup asparagus, trimmed and diagonally sliced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
2 green onions, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
salt and pepper
parmesan cheese (optional)

1
In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat.
2
Add leeks, carrots and water.
3
Cover and cook until the leeks are very tender, 15 minutes.
4
Don't allow to brown.
5
Add 6 cups broth and bring to a boil.
6
Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost tender, about 10 minutes.
7
Add beans, green beans, zucchini, peas, and asparagus.
8
Simmer, uncovered, over medium heat, until vegetables are tender, 8 minutes.
9
In a small bowl mix parsley, basil, green onions and garlic.
10
Stir into simmering soup.
11
Add additional broth to thin soup if neccesary.
12
Season with salt and pepper.
13
Top with parmesan if desired.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 lb leek, rinsed and diced, 1 cup carrot, diced, 1 tablespoon water, and more.

Yes, Green 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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