SPRING MINESTRONE WITH KALE AND PASTA
This one-pot springtime minestrone combines asparagus, peas and kale with a healthy dose of fresh ginger. The ginger is optional, but it energizes the broth. This recipe is fairly flexible overall: You can swap green vegetables according to taste, use vegetable or chicken stock and toss in any type of short pasta. The pesto and Parmesan swirled in at the end provide brightness and richness, but you could also finish the soup with tapenade, sour cream, ricotta or even a splash of your favorite hot sauce.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, easy, weeknight, pastas, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a heavy soup pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium. Add shallots and celery and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ginger, if using, and garlic and stir until very fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add stock and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Stir in asparagus and peas and cook until vegetables and pasta are tender, about 3 minutes longer. Stir in kale and season with salt and pepper.
- Divide soup among bowls. Swirl in some pesto and top with Parmesan.
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Gift Hungwe
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand when you're short on time.
Tandiwe Brown
[email protected]This soup is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diets. My kids loved it!
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of minestrone soup, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The soup was very flavorful and the kale and pasta added a nice touch.
Rifu
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it fills you up without weighing you down.
Shahg Lala
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's a great way to change up your usual soup routine.
Rashmi Apsara
[email protected]This is my new favorite soup! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I love that it's packed with healthy vegetables.
david delnegro
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.
Shpon Sd
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some kale, carrots, and celery that were about to go bad, so I threw them all in the soup. It turned out delicious!
Zwivhuya Nemasisi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of kale, but I really enjoyed this soup. The kale was cooked perfectly and it didn't have a strong flavor.
Richard Greenwood
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with vegetables. It's a great way to get your daily dose of veggies. I also love that it's relatively low in calories.
Ariph Ansari
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was a hit with my family and friends. I especially loved the combination of kale and pasta.
CorruptionGamez
[email protected]This spring minestrone is a burst of freshness and flavor! The kale and pasta add a nice touch of texture and heartiness, and the broth is incredibly flavorful. I love that this soup is so versatile - you can easily add or remove ingredients to suit