MINESTRONE WITH PESTO

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Minestrone is a thick, mixed vegetable soup using almost any combination of seasonal vegetables. Short cuts of pasta or rice may also be added. This version includes pesto sauce.

Provided by Lizz C.

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Minestrone

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 leek, sliced
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 potatoes, peeled and diced
6 ¼ cups hot vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh thyme
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 zucchini, finely chopped, or more to taste
¾ cup fresh peas
3 medium tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
2 cups cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons pesto sauce
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil over medium heat in a stockpot. Stir in leek and onion and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Add carrots, celery, and garlic; cook for 5 minutes. Add potatoes and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Pour hot vegetable broth into the pot and stir well. Add bay leaf and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Stir in zucchini and peas. Let simmer for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, cover, and let simmer for 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Uncover the pot and stir in beans. Let simmer for 10 minutes; stir in pesto sauce and let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 3 to 4 minutes. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Cholesterol 3.2 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 10.2 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 813.7 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

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I made this soup for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor, and I even had people asking for the recipe. I will definitely be making this soup again for my next party.


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This soup is perfect for a cold winter night. It's so hearty and warming. I love the combination of vegetables and the flavorful broth. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Sher Kyle
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I'm not a huge fan of vegetables, but this soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty. I love the combination of vegetables and the flavorful broth. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Love Danyer
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It's a great way to use up leftovers.


Agnes Msumari
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and healthy. I always feel good about eating it. I also love that it's so easy to make. I can have it on the table in about 30 minutes.


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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so versatile. I've made it with different vegetables, and I've even added different types of meat. It's always delicious, and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


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I made this soup for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor, and I even had people asking for the recipe. I will definitely be making this soup again for my next party.


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This soup is perfect for a cold winter night. It's so hearty and warming. I love the combination of vegetables and the flavorful broth. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Ntuthuko Sipho
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I'm not a huge fan of vegetables, but this soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty. I love the combination of vegetables and the flavorful broth. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Benjamin Taylor
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It's a great way to use up leftovers.


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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and healthy. I always feel good about eating it. I also love that it's so easy to make. I can have it on the table in about 30 minutes.


Nausad rain
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so versatile. I've made it with different vegetables, and I've even added different types of meat. It's always delicious, and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Esther Shantel
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I made this soup for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor, and I even had people asking for the recipe. I will definitely be making this soup again for my next party.


Rece Proper
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter night. It's so hearty and warming. I love the combination of vegetables and the flavorful broth. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


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I'm not a huge fan of soup, but this minestrone soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and filling. I love the addition of the pesto, which gives the soup a nice depth of flavor.


King Apex
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. I've made it with a variety of different vegetables, and it's always delicious.


Juan Rohde
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I made this soup last night, and it was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing, and the soup was so hearty and filling. I will definitely be adding this soup to my regular rotation.


Ashish Lama
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This soup was delicious! I used all the vegetables that were called for, and it was so flavorful. I also added a bit of cooked chicken to the soup, and it was a great addition. I will definitely be making this soup again.