SUMMER MINESTRONE AL PESTO
Some vegetable soups are complex and long-simmered. This light, brothy one brims with full-flavored summer vegetables for a minestrone that comes together in a half an hour or so. If you don't have a vegetable garden, look to the farmers' market for the freshest, sweetest produce. For a warm-weather lunch or supper, the simplicity of this soup is very appealing.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, soups and stews, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Set a large, heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium-high heat, and add olive oil. When oil is hot, add onion and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened and just beginning to color, 5 or 6 minutes.
- Add garlic, bay leaf, tomato paste and red pepper. Cook, stirring, for another minute, then add wine, if using, and tomatoes, and bring to a brisk simmer.
- Add 8 cups water and a good pinch of salt and let mixture return to a brisk simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, then taste for seasoning. The broth should be well seasoned before the vegetables go in.
- Make the pesto: As the broth simmers, pound the garlic and salt to a paste in a large mortar. Beginning with a few basil leaves at a time, pound basil to a paste, then add parsley leaves and a little salt. Continue to pound until all the basil and parsley have been pounded into a coarse green paste. (Alternatively, many people may wish to make the pesto in a food processor.)
- Transfer to a serving bowl and whisk in olive oil and Parmesan. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Set pesto aside covered with a thin layer of oil or with plastic film pressed against its surface to prevent oxidation.
- Add the zucchini, romano beans and pasta to the simmering broth and cook 7 to 8 minutes, until pasta is al dente. Add green beans and cook for a minute or 2.
- Ladle soup into bowls, topping each with a dollop of pesto. Pass more grated Parmesan at the table.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 789, UnsaturatedFat 44 grams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 54 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 1273 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams
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Nkosikhona Mazibuko
[email protected]This was my first time making minestrone and it turned out great! The pesto was a delicious addition.
New Samsung
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of minestrone, but this recipe is really good. The pesto adds a lot of flavor.
Jane Salvador
[email protected]This soup is so delicious and refreshing. It's the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.
Azanbutt Butt Sab
[email protected]I love the way the pesto adds a pop of flavor to this soup. It's the perfect way to brighten up a summer meal.
Elvis Kante
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious.
Amelia Hurdle
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Brianvi Cloud
[email protected]This is the perfect soup for a summer lunch or dinner. It's light and refreshing, and the pesto adds a delicious flavor.
FRANS SETLHABANE
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and interesting vegetarian recipes. This one is definitely a keeper.
Aamish ali
[email protected]I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Sonam Rai
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the pesto and the colorful vegetables.
Md Aais
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The pesto and the vegetables were a perfect match.
Awon Abbas
[email protected]This was a great way to use up some of the fresh vegetables from my garden. It was also very easy to make.
Mpho Maphale
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of minestrone, but this recipe changed my mind. The pesto really makes it special.
Tommi Devick
[email protected]This minestrone was a hit with my family! The flavors were so fresh and summery, and the pesto added a delicious nutty flavor. I will definitely be making this again.