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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James Clarkson
j_clarkson@hotmail.comCould be better.
Timilehin Tallest
tallestt@hotmail.comNot bad.
Nothando Vilane
nothando-v88@yahoo.comMeh.
Abishek Ghorasaini
ghorasaini_a@hotmail.comPerfect for a cold day.
Richard Whitfield
rw@yahoo.comWill definitely make again!
John Amos
john38@hotmail.co.ukDelicious!
Joseph Rangel
j_rangel73@yahoo.comThis soup was a bit too salty for my taste. I'll be sure to use less salt next time.
rajih afendi
rajihafendi75@yahoo.comI love this minestrone soup! It's so flavorful and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I always add a bit of extra pesto because I love the flavor it adds.
Freeman Lunga
lunga-freeman88@hotmail.comThis minestrone soup was a bit too thick for my taste. I added some extra water and it helped, but it still wasn't as brothy as I would have liked.
ahmad khafaga
ka@hotmail.comThis 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 and it always turns out great.
Mango Prabin
prabin@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!
Ahamad Ali
a_a@hotmail.comThis soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting and the vegetables are so tender. I especially love the addition of pesto, which gives it a nice depth of flavor.
Ahsan Tanveer
tanveer-ahsan18@gmail.comThe soup was good, but the pesto was too oily for my liking. Next time, I'll use less oil or try a different brand of pesto.
Awunu Freeman
awunu_f0@yahoo.comThis minestrone soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it helped a bit, but it still wasn't as flavorful as I had hoped.
Chrys Murphy
m@gmail.comThis soup was delicious and very easy to make. I used a store-bought pesto and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again!
Salar Saluu
s_saluu0@yahoo.comI've made this minestrone soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the ingredients are affordable and easy to find. I love that I can customize it with different vegetables and herbs depending on what I have on han
Kibirige Emmanuel
kibirige_e@hotmail.co.ukThis minestrone soup was a hit! The flavors were rich and hearty, and the addition of pesto gave it a nice pop of freshness. I especially loved the tender vegetables and the perfectly cooked pasta. Definitely a keeper!