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Spring Minestrone Soup

A fresh seasonal approach to classic Minestrone Soup with vibrant spring vegetables
Course Soup
Keyword soup, soup recipes, vegetable dishes, vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 8 cups chicken OR vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup broken spaghetti or any small pasta or any small pasta
  • 1 can cannellini beans rinsed and drained (optional)
  • 1 cup chopped asparagus spears
  • 2-3 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup frozen peas and/or snap peas
  • 1/2 lemon zest & juice

Instructions

  • In a large pot heat oil with onion, green onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Sauté on low heat for about 5 minutes until onions are slightly translucent
  • Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil, then add pasta.
  • After about 10 minutes add beans, asparagus, spinach, peas, lemon juice and zest. Simmer for 5 minutes. Taste for salt. Serve with Parmesan cheese.