SPRING MINESTRONE WITH KALE AND PASTA
This one-pot springtime minestrone combines asparagus, peas and kale with a healthy dose of fresh ginger. The ginger is optional, but it energizes the broth. This recipe is fairly flexible overall: You can swap green vegetables according to taste, use vegetable or chicken stock and toss in any type of short pasta. The pesto and Parmesan swirled in at the end provide brightness and richness, but you could also finish the soup with tapenade, sour cream, ricotta or even a splash of your favorite hot sauce.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, easy, weeknight, pastas, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a heavy soup pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium. Add shallots and celery and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ginger, if using, and garlic and stir until very fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add stock and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Stir in asparagus and peas and cook until vegetables and pasta are tender, about 3 minutes longer. Stir in kale and season with salt and pepper.
- Divide soup among bowls. Swirl in some pesto and top with Parmesan.
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Nokulunga Matimba
[email protected]This soup is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into my diet.
Arman Shahh
[email protected]I love that this soup is so versatile. I can add whatever vegetables I have on hand.
Amadou Gumaneh
[email protected]This minestrone is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make.
sackda Theppanya
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Aamir Tanha143
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Main Shafique
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The kale and pasta are a great addition.
Chris Howard
[email protected]This minestrone is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also very easy to make.
Rahman Mazari
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of kale, but I really enjoyed it in this soup. The broth is also very flavorful.
Veronica Phiri
[email protected]This soup is so flavorful and filling. I love the addition of kale and pasta. It's a great meal for a cold night.
arab rayo
[email protected]I've made this minestrone several times now, and it's always a hit with my family. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
Jamshad Khan
[email protected]This soup was very easy to make and tasted great! I especially liked the addition of kale and pasta.
Tim Hater
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this minestrone. The kale and pasta are a great addition, and the broth is very flavorful.
Kaosara Oyidamola
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and resulted in a delicious and hearty soup. The kale and pasta added a nice touch of texture and flavor.
Lottie Long
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of kale, but it was surprisingly good in this minestrone. The broth was also very flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Stephen Mais
[email protected]This minestrone was a delightful burst of spring flavors! The kale and pasta cooked perfectly, and the broth was rich and flavorful. I added a bit of extra Parmesan cheese on top, and it was the perfect finishing touch.