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Pesto Minestrone Soup

Cultural Context

Originating from the northern regions of Italy, minestrone soup is a hearty, vegetable-rich dish traditionally made with seasonal produce. The addition of pesto enhances the soup with a fresh, aromatic flavor, making it a beloved comfort food. Today, variations abound, with many incorporating different vegetables and proteins, reflecting local tastes and ingredients.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion
1 medium carrot
1 medium celery stalk
3 cloves garlic
1 medium zucchini
1 cup green beans
2 medium potatoes
1 can (14.5 oz) canned tomatoes
1 cup pasta
1/2 cup fresh basil
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pesto
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

pesto

🥗Healthier: homemade pesto

💰Cheaper: spinach + garlic + olive oil

Homemade pesto can be fresher and cheaper.

1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

2

Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

3

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

4

Add diced potatoes and cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

6

Add canned tomatoes and green beans; reduce heat to simmer for 10 minutes.

7

Stir in diced zucchini and pasta; cook until pasta is al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

8

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

9

Remove from heat and stir in pesto and chopped fresh basil.

10

Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Spice Level:

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Dietary

nut-free

Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

Minestrone al Pesto
Local Name: Pesto Minestrone

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