Frühlings-Minestrone
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A delicious and hearty spring minestrone soup filled with fresh vegetables and flavors.
- Author: Michael Kuche
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 zucchini diced
- 1 cup green beans trimmed and cut
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup pasta
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Add carrots, celery, zucchini, and green beans. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes. Stir in the oregano and basil.
- Bring to a boil, then add pasta. Reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked.
- Season with salt and pepper. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Serve with grated Parmesan on top.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead and freezes well.
- Feel free to use any seasonal vegetables available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg