Green Minestrone Recipe

Name: Green Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: grated Parmesan cheese (optional); Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 Tbs. olive oil; 1 lb. leeks (white and pale green parts), well rinsed and diced (4 1/2 cups); 1 cup diced carrots; 1 Tbs. water; 6 to 8 cups vegetable broth; 1/2 cup small pasta shapes; 1 19-oz. can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup sliced green beans; 1 cup diced zucchini; 1 cup fresh or frozen small green peas; 1 cup fresh asparagus, diagonally sliced; 1 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley; 1 Tbs. chopped fresh basil; 2 green onions, coarsely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced

Servings: persons

grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 lb. leeks (white and pale green parts), well rinsed and diced (4 1/2 cups)
1 cup diced carrots
1 Tbs. water
6 to 8 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup small pasta shapes
1 19-oz. can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup sliced green beans
1 cup diced zucchini
1 cup fresh or frozen small green peas
1 cup fresh asparagus, diagonally sliced
1 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
1 Tbs. chopped fresh basil
2 green onions, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced

1
In large pot, heat oil over medium heat.
2
Add leeks, carrots and water.
3
Cover and cook until the leeks are very tender, about 15 minutes.
4
Do not brown.
5
Add 6 cups of 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, about 8 minutes.
9
In small bowl, mix parsley, basil, green onions and garlic.
10
Stir into simmering soup.
11
Add additional broth to thin soup if necessary.
12
Season with salt and pepper.
13
Serve with grated Parmesan if desired.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: grated Parmesan cheese (optional), Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, 1 Tbs. olive oil, 1 lb. leeks (white and pale green parts), well rinsed and diced (4 1/2 cups), 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.

Green Minestrone

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