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.

Toufique Brahimi
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Stheni Magwaza
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.


Alex Rodriguez
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I'm not a big fan of vegetable soup, but this one is actually really good! The broth is flavorful and the vegetables are tender.


Nikoj Valobasha
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that I can use up all the leftover vegetables in my fridge.


Nnanyelu Ben
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup didn't turn out as good as the picture. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Shaazeer Ahmed
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The soup was good, but it wasn't anything special. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Dhella Felix
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This soup is way too salty for my taste. I think I'll try making it again with less salt.


Ch Sajid
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out bland and watery. I think I might have added too much water.


Ivy Bargas
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very low in calories, so it's a great choice for people who are watching their weight.


Tayyabpagl Tayyabpagl
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I made this soup for my sick friend and she loved it! It's so light and easy to digest, and it's packed with nutrients. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Erdi Sahiti
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting. I love the addition of the dumplings, which make the soup even more hearty.


Delwar Hussain
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I'm not a big fan of vegetable soup, but this one is actually really good! The broth is flavorful and the vegetables are tender. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sagar Bantawa
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use up all the leftover vegetables in my fridge. It's a great way to reduce food waste.


Fayyaz Alu
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I'll definitely be making it again for my next gathering.


Ram Kaiki
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This soup was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the fresh, vibrant flavors of the vegetables. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.


Shahrukh Khan Shahrukh
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Wow, this soup is incredibly delicious! The flavors are so rich and comforting, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I especially love the addition of the kale, which gives the soup a nice depth of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again soo