Name: Minestrone with Pesto
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 leek, sliced; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 carrots, finely chopped; 1 celery rib, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 potatoes, peeled and diced; 6 ¼ cups hot vegetable broth; 1 bay leaf; 1 sprig fresh thyme; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 zucchini, finely chopped, or more to taste; ¾ cup fresh peas; 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped; 2 cups cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 3 tablespoons pesto sauce; 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Minestrone is a thick, mixed vegetable soup using almost any combination of seasonal vegetables. Short cuts of pasta or rice may also be added. This version includes pesto sauce.

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

55 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Yield:

6 servings

Servings:

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 leek, sliced
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 potatoes, peeled and diced
6 ¼ cups hot vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh thyme
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 zucchini, finely chopped, or more to taste
¾ cup fresh peas
3 medium tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
2 cups cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons pesto sauce
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Directions

Step 1
Heat oil over medium heat in a stockpot. Stir in leek and onion and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Add carrots, celery, and garlic; cook for 5 minutes. Add potatoes and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.

Step 2
Pour hot vegetable broth into the pot and stir well. Add bay leaf and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 3
Stir in zucchini and peas. Let simmer for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, cover, and let simmer for 5 to 8 minutes.

Step 4
Uncover the pot and stir in beans. Let simmer for 10 minutes; stir in pesto sauce and let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 3 to 4 minutes. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.

Cook’s Notes:

You can use hot water instead of vegetable broth or a combination of both.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

321

Calories

12g

Fat

45g

Carbs

11g

Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 321
% Daily Value *
Total Fat12g	15%
Saturated Fat2g	11%
Cholesterol3mg	1%
Sodium814mg	35%
Total Carbohydrate45g	16%
Dietary Fiber10g	36%
Total Sugars10g
Protein11g
Vitamin C45mg	227%
Calcium182mg	14%
Iron4mg	24%
Potassium778mg	17%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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