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A bowl of Spring Minestrone with pasta, peas, carrots, and spinach, topped with grated cheese. A spoon and salt dish are in the background on a rustic blue surface.
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Spring Minestrone

Enjoy a bowl of Spring Minestrone, a light and flavorful Italian soup brimming with fresh vegetables, beans, and herbs. Perfect for a comforting and healthy meal!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Keyword: healthy soup, Italian Soup, Seasonal recipe, Spring Minestrone, vegetable soup
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 166kcal
Author: Chef Jenn

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 zucchini diced
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 15 ounces cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup peas frozen
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • ½ cup small pasta like ditalini or baby shells
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil chiffonaded
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Parmesan grated, for garnish

Instructions

  • Boil the pasta for one minute less than the package suggests. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and cook for 4-5 minutes until the onion is softened but not browned.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the vegetable broth, cover, and bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the cannellini beans, zucchini, and peas. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the spinach and cook until it wilts, about a minute.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Ladle into bowls, top with grated Parmesan if desired, and enjoy.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Storing the pasta separately prevents it from absorbing the broth and getting soggy.
  • This keeps it bright green and fresh.
  • A high-quality vegetable broth makes a big difference in flavor. Homemade broth is a great option if you have it.

 

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1126mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4712IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 2mg