CLASSIC MINESTRONE WITH PESTO
Steps:
- Rinse spinach leaves, set aside. If using large leaves, you may want to chop them. I just use the bag of small leaves, and don't chop. Heat oil in a large stockpot. Add the leeks, carrots, onion and celery and sauté over medium heat until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the stock or water, potato, zucchini, spinach and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer gently for 1 hour. Stir in the beans and salt to taste. Simmer just until the flavors have blended, about 10 minutes. (The soup can be refrigerated for 2 days and reheated just before serving.) I sauté Italian turkey sausage, or cut up precooked chicken/turkey pesto sausage (or anyone you like) and sauté it and then add it to the soup. It adds some additional protein and flavor or you can add basil pesto to taste instead ( ¼ cup is what is suggested in the recipe). Ladle soup into bowls and serve with grated cheese.
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cytoshna
[email protected]This soup is a delicious and healthy meal.
Bob Marly
[email protected]This soup is a great source of vitamins and minerals.
Sameera Jayaruwan
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
Shall Akbar Samoo
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and it was very flavorful.
lood hudsonbright
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I loved the combination of vegetables and the pesto.
Essay Unmasked
[email protected]This soup was a bit too salty for my taste.
Elaine Wyatt
[email protected]This soup was too thick for my liking. I added some extra water and it was perfect.
Merlyn Kho
[email protected]This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.
Karabo Khobane
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a winner. It's hearty, flavorful and so easy to make. I love the addition of the pesto. It really makes the soup.
Syedafzal Shah
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love the combination of vegetables and the pesto. It's a hearty and flavorful soup that's perfect for any occasion.
Arif Buiya
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It was a hearty and flavorful soup that was perfect for a cold winter day.
Adriana Reyes
[email protected]This soup was delicious! The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the broth was so flavorful. I loved the addition of the pesto. It really made the soup.
Aluphe Mpengezi
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. I loved the combination of vegetables and the pesto. It was a hearty and flavorful soup that was perfect for a cold winter day.
Rx Editor
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The vegetables are perfectly cooked and the broth is so flavorful. I love the addition of the pesto. It really takes this soup to the next level.
Hexxed
[email protected]I've been making this soup for years and it's always a favorite. It's hearty, healthy and so flavorful. I love adding a dollop of pesto on top.
Nanyonga Martha
[email protected]This was my first time making minestrone soup and it was so easy! I love the combination of vegetables and the pesto. I will definitely be making this again.
Jeremiah Tumise
[email protected]I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Othoy Islam
[email protected]This minestrone soup was a hit! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the pesto added a delicious layer of flavor. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.