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Fresh Spring Minestrone Soup

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A light, comforting soup packed with vibrant spring vegetables and a delicate broth, perfect for a quick and nourishing meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced (about 1/2 inch pieces)
  • 1 medium zucchini, cubed
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or baby kale
  • 1/2 cup small pasta such as ditalini or elbow macaroni
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: freshly grated parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

  1. Prep the vegetables: wash and dice carrots, cube zucchini, trim and slice green beans, halve cherry tomatoes, mince garlic, finely chop onion, and chop fresh herbs.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering.
  3. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add carrots and green beans; cook for about 5 minutes until they start to soften but remain crisp.
  6. Add zucchini and cherry tomatoes; cook gently for 3 minutes.
  7. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat.
  8. Add small pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally.
  9. Toss in fresh spinach or baby kale and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
  10. Season gradually with salt and pepper, stirring in fresh basil and parsley or sprinkling on top when serving.
  11. Ladle soup into bowls and optionally sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Notes

Cook vegetables in stages to maintain texture; avoid overcooking pasta to prevent mushiness; add fresh herbs at the end for brightness; use gluten-free pasta or grains for gluten-free version; skip parmesan or use nutritional yeast for vegan option.

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Keywords: spring soup, minestrone, vegetable soup, easy soup recipe, healthy soup, vegetarian, vegan option

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