Description
Spring Green Minestrone is a vibrant and refreshing take on the classic Italian soup, perfect for welcoming the warmer seasons. Packed with fresh, seasonal vegetables like peas, asparagus, and spinach, this minestrone is light yet satisfying. It’s a healthy, nutrient-rich dish that’s easy to make and bursting with the bright flavors of spring. Serve it as a comforting meal on its own or with a side of crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup small pasta (such as ditalini or orzo)
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup small pasta (such as ditalini or orzo)
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Notes
- Feel free to substitute or add other green vegetables like green beans or kale.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta or omit it entirely.
- This soup stores well and tastes even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Spring Green Minestrone, seasonal vegetables, healthy soup, Italian soup, easy spring recipe, vegetarian minestrone, vegan soup, fresh vegetable soup, spring recipe