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Spring Minestrone with Peas

Spring Minestrone with vibrant peas and asparagus in a rustic white bowl.
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A light and brothy Italian soup celebrating the first tender vegetables of spring. This one-pot meal features fresh peas, asparagus, and zucchini for a nourishing and vibrant dish perfect for a cozy supper.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juices
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 1 bunch asparagus, woody ends removed, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
  • 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup small pasta, like ditalini or small shells
  • 1 large handful fresh spinach or baby kale
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • For serving: Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, extra olive oil, crusty bread

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic and oregano and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add diced tomatoes with their juices and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
  4. Add zucchini and asparagus pieces. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, until bright green and tender-crisp.
  5. Stir in peas, cannellini beans, and pasta. Cook according to pasta package directions, about 8-10 minutes, until pasta is al dente.
  6. In the last minute of cooking, stir in fresh spinach until just wilted. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve in bowls topped with grated Parmesan, a drizzle of olive oil, and crusty bread on the side.

Notes

For best leftovers, cook pasta separately and add to individual bowls to prevent it from becoming bloated in stored soup. The soup freezes well for up to 3 months; freeze without pasta for best results.

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