ITALIAN VEGETABLE SOUP WITH BEANS, SPINACH & PESTO

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This convenient recipe makes getting two meals on the table a snap.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Spinach Soup Recipes

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, cut into small dice
3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
3 medium celery stalks, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 medium bell pepper (red or yellow), stemmed, seeded and cut into medium dice
1 pound all-purpose potatoes, unpeeled and cut into medium dice
1 (16 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
2 (15.5 ounce) cans cannellini or other white beans, undrained
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth in can or carton
7 ounces loosely packed baby spinach
1 cup frozen green peas
Salt and ground black pepper
Prepared pesto (found in grocer's refrigerated section)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a soup kettle over medium-high flame. Add onions, and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add carrots, celery, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, bean and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until vegetables are just tender, about 15 minutes. Add spinach and peas; continue to simmer until spinach wilts, 3 to 4 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls, adding a spoonful of pesto to each serving of soup.
  • For lunch, pack soup in separate leakproof containers. Warm soup in microwave and top with pesto.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 5.4 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 585.5 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

Hm Faruk
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Turyabamukama Simpson
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Ruhul. Savar7777
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Habib Habib
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I love that this soup is so versatile.


Faith Ndueso
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This soup is so easy to make.


Fly d Oskido's Migran Boss
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This soup is the perfect comfort food.


BD GAMER Riad
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I love the combination of flavors in this soup.


Tayler Gleason
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying.


Sushma Shrestha
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit with my guests.


irxm
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it ahead of time and then just reheat it when you're ready to serve.


Okafor Franklin
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Rita Tamang
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Sm Milon
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a favorite. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


joyce chisenga
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Irine Kanga
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Alex Alezander
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Roody darwish
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I love the combination of beans and spinach in this soup. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Amal Tamer
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover carrots, celery, and onions, and they worked perfectly in this soup. The soup was delicious and very filling.


Nichole Polvinale
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make and it was packed with flavor. My family loved it!


sherri ward
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This soup was a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The beans added a hearty touch, while the spinach and pesto brought a fresh, vibrant flavor. I especially enjoyed the addition of the Parmesan cheese, which added a rich, nutty flavor.