Late Spring Minestrone With Green Pea Pistou Recipe

Name: Late Spring Minestrone With Green Pea Pistou
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Green Pea Pistou; 1 cup cooked green peas; 2.5 ounces soft, white goat cheese; 3 sprigs fresh mint, stalks removed; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; salt and pepper to taste; Late Spring Minestrone; 4 slices of pancetta; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 3 scallions, whites and greens chopped; 1 green garlic bulb, chopped, reserve the greens; 2 cups shelled fava beans, very roughly chopped; 1 cup shelled green peas; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 bunch fresh mint; 2 teaspoons sugar; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

Green Pea Pistou
1 cup cooked green peas
2.5 ounces soft, white goat cheese
3 sprigs fresh mint, stalks removed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
Late Spring Minestrone
4 slices of pancetta
1 shallot, finely chopped
3 scallions, whites and greens chopped
1 green garlic bulb, chopped, reserve the greens
2 cups shelled fava beans, very roughly chopped
1 cup shelled green peas
4 cups chicken broth
1 bunch fresh mint
2 teaspoons sugar
salt and pepper to taste

1
In a food processor combine all the ingredients and whizz till just smooth.
2
Taste, adjust seasoning, and keep aside in a bowl.
3
In a saucepan, cook the pancetta till the fat starts to run. Add the shallot, scallions and chopped garlic.
4
When the onion turns translucent add the beans and peas. Stir.
5
Add the chicken stock, sugar and the bunch of mint.
6
After five minutes at simmer add the chopped greens of the green garlic.
7
After another five minutes test to see if the beans are cooked.
8
If they are, add salt if you need it, as well as the lemon juice (Adding the acidic juice earlier will toughen their skins).
9
Add 3 Tbsp of the green pea pistou and stir into the soup.
10
Serve into bowls and top with a dollop of bright green pistou.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: Green Pea Pistou, 1 cup cooked green peas, 2.5 ounces soft, white goat cheese, 3 sprigs fresh mint, stalks removed, and more.

Yes, Late Spring Minestrone With Green Pea Pistou 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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Late Spring Minestrone With Green Pea Pistou

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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