Spring Minestrone Recipe

Name: Spring Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 leeks, washed and chopped (white and green tender parts only); 1 cup diced celery; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground fennel (I use 1 t. fennel seed); salt; pepper; 4 cups vegetable broth or 4 cups stock; 1 cup cubed zucchini; 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 2 cups shredded greens (such as Swiss chard, kale, or spinach); 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen); 1 cup cut asparagus (2-inch pieces); 1 dash fresh lemon juice or 1 dash cider vinegar, to taste; grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 leeks, washed and chopped (white and green tender parts only)
1 cup diced celery
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground fennel (I use 1 t. fennel seed)
salt
pepper
4 cups vegetable broth or 4 cups stock
1 cup cubed zucchini
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups shredded greens (such as Swiss chard, kale, or spinach)
1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
1 cup cut asparagus (2-inch pieces)
1 dash fresh lemon juice or 1 dash cider vinegar, to taste
grated parmesan cheese

1
In a large soup pot, add oil; heat over medium heat.
2
Add in onions and garlic; saute for 5 minutes or until onions are softened.
3
Add in the leeks and saute/stir for 2-3 minutes.
4
Add in the celery, oregano, fennel, salt and pepper to taste; continue to saute/stir for another 5 minutes.
5
Add in vegetable stock; stir and bring to a boil.
6
Lower heat, add the zucchini and simmer for 5 minutes.
7
Add in the white beans and return to a gentle simmer.
8
Add in the greens, peas, and asparagus; simmer for about 10 minutes or until tender.
9
Right before ready to serve, add the lemon juice or vinegar.
10
Ladle soup into individual serving bowls; sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.

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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: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup chopped onion, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 leeks, washed and chopped (white and green tender parts only), and more.

Yes, Spring 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.

Spring Minestrone

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