GREEN VEGETABLE SOUP

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This soup takes advantage of summer vegetables bursting with flavor. If you find fresh small cannellini or other fresh beans, be sure to use them.

Provided by BeccaB3c

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 large leek, split and thinly sliced
1 celery, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
6 cups water
1 medium potato, diced
1 parsnip, finely diced
1 small kohlrabi or 1 small turnip, diced
5 1/2 ounces fresh peas (or frozen)
2 small zucchini, cut into fourths lengthwise and sliced
14 ounces small cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
3 1/2 ounces spinach leaves, cut into thin ribbons
salt and pepper
1 large garlic clove, very finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan- Cook the onion and leek over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
  • Add the celery, carrot, and garlic, then cover and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Add the water, potato, parsnip, kohlrabi or turnip, and green beans- Bring to a boil, lower the heat and cover, simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add the peas, zucchini, and small cannellini beans and season to taste- Cover and simmer for about 25 minutes, until all vegetables are tender.
  • Meanwhile, make the pesto: Put all the ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary (Alternatively, pound together using a pestle and mortar.).
  • Add the spinach to the soup and simmer for 5 minutes- Stir a spoonful of the pesto into the soup.
  • Ladle into bowls and serve the remaining pesto separately.

Faizan Qaiser
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This soup is perfect for a quick and easy lunch.


Lisa obada
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Adnan Khab
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I love how versatile this soup is. You can add any type of vegetables you like.


Kalam Mirdhq
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This soup is so flavorful and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Marjona Toshpulatova
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Lokki Rani Das
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Nomakosi Dhlamini
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I'm not a big fan of vegetable soup, but this one is really good. The vegetables are cooked perfectly and the broth is very flavorful.


Wayne Grimwood
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This soup is so delicious and healthy. I love the vibrant green color and the flavorful broth.


Hoowy Gaming
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This soup is perfect for a quick and easy lunch. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Arlinda Ambo
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Franklin Chimezie
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so flavorful. I love the combination of vegetables and the broth is so rich.


joseph weiss
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. I love the addition of the spinach and the kale.


Ray Green
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I'm not a huge fan of vegetable soup, but this one is really good. The flavors are well-balanced and the soup is very hearty.


Md Salim Razia
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.


Sanjay Chaurasya
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I love how versatile this soup is. You can add any type of vegetables you like.


md amirh
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This is my new favorite soup recipe. It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor.


Emmanuel Ochiti
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Ushan Sanith
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This soup is so flavorful and comforting. I love the addition of the lemon zest and the Parmesan cheese.


Md Morsalin
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I've made this soup a few times now and it's always a hit with my family. It's so easy to make and the leftovers are great for lunch the next day.


Mater Mrer
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This green vegetable soup is a delicious and healthy way to get your daily dose of veggies. I love the combination of flavors and the vibrant green color.