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

Easton Brumfiel
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Amy Pleticha
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this soup. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Brinta Saha
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This is a great soup to make ahead of time. It's even better the next day.


Christopher Ryan Madera
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I've never made vegetable soup before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great!


MD Nayeem Mir
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I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The pesto really takes it to the next level.


Kyden Krebs
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so hearty and warming.


Joseph Vazquez
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Ragegaming
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Delicious!


Kaleem Raza
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This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.


Tyrece Hunt
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I'm not usually a big fan of vegetable soup, but this one was really good. The beans and spinach added a lot of flavor and texture.


Peyton Nolan
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Kfai
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I've made this soup twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so hearty and flavorful, and the pesto adds a really nice touch. I highly recommend it!


LEVIC UGWUMMADU
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This soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I added some extra vegetables that I had on hand and it turned out even better. Thanks for sharing this recipe!