SUMMER MINESTRONE WITH PESTO

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Cheese     Tomato     Vegetable     Appetizer     Summer     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
6 cups low-salt chicken broth
2 carrots, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
2 celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 small red-skinned potatoes, quartered
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 small zucchini, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 15-ounce can cannellini (white kidney beans), drained
2 tomatoes, peeled, crushed
2 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
6 tablespoons Classic Pesto
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 4 minutes. Add broth and next 7 ingredients. Increase heat to high and bring soup to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover pot, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in spinach; simmer 3 minutes longer. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into 6 bowls; garnish each with 1 tablespoon pesto. Serve, passing cheese separately.

Keisha Do not ask
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This soup is perfect for a summer meal. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are just perfect.


Amit Baniya
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I love how this soup is packed with vegetables. It's a great way to get your daily dose of nutrients.


simul bepari
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The pesto was a great addition to this soup. It really made it special.


Tsegaab Tafese
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I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. I think there are simpler ways to make minestrone.


Akram Hosen
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This soup was a little too bland for my taste.


Ashik Sha
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I'm not a huge fan of minestrone, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so fresh and flavorful.


Rachael Moss (Rachi Pronounced RayChi)
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This minestrone was delicious! I especially loved the pesto. It added a really nice touch.


Tazz James
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This soup was easy to make and so flavorful. I added some extra vegetables that I had on hand, and it turned out great.


Namutunzi
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


ojo Mary
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This minestrone was a hit with my family! The flavors were so fresh and summery, and the pesto added a delicious depth of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.