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4.8 from 12 votes

Spring Minestrone Soup Recipe

Fresh, flavorful, and nourishing, this soup brings the best of spring right to your bowl. You will love the combination of spring vegetables, white beans, pasta, basil pesto, zesty lemon, and Parmesan cheese.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 281 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 celery rib, diced
  • 1 cup diced Yukon gold potatoes, (about medium small potato)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 7 cups vegetable broth
  • 15 oz can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup ditalini pasta
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped spinach
  • 1 cup chopped asparagus
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 3 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Garnish: fresh basil and Parmesan cheese

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, potatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the zucchini, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
  2. Add the vegetable broth, beans, and pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until the pasta is al dente and the potatoes are tender.
  3. Stir in the spinach, asparagus, peas and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the Parmesan cheese, pesto, and lemon juice. Stir until combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if necessary.
  5. Ladle into bowls and serve. Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Variations: Feel free to mix up the vegetables. Bell peppers, mushrooms, and yellow squash are all good options. Use gluten-free pasta if you need the recipe to be gluten-free. 
  • Storing: Store the soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also freeze for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 281kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 1202mg (50%) Potassium 803mg (23%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 3507IU (70%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 159mg (16%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281

% Daily Value*

Calories 281kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 1202mg 50%
Potassium 803mg 17%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 3507IU 70%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 159mg 16%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.