How to Make Green Minestrone - A Step-by-Step Guide

Green minestrone is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for those looking to pack in plenty of vegetables in their diet. This Italian soup is packed with vibrant green vegetables, making it not only visually appealing but also incredibly healthy.

The beauty of green minestrone lies in its versatility – you can use a variety of green vegetables such as spinach, zucchini, peas, and asparagus to create a hearty and satisfying meal. It's a great way to use up any leftover gree...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 white onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 ½ cups frozen cut green beans
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 large zucchini, chopped
  • 10 cups vegetable broth
  • ½ teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
  • 2 cups cooked great Northern beans
  • ¾ cup ditalini pasta
  • ½ cup minced fresh parsley
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Add green beans, peas, and zucchini; toss to coat vegetables with oil.
  • Slowly stream vegetable broth into vegetable mixture; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in rosemary and great Northern beans and bring back to a simmer, about 5 minutes. Add ditalini pasta and simmer soup until pasta is tender but firm to the bite and soup has thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in parsley.
  • Ladle soup into serving bowls and top each serving with 1 heaping tablespoon Parmesan cheese; season with salt and black pepper. Garnish soup with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.
  • Nutrition

    348 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 916mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 35mg
    • Calcium: 199mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 725mg