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Spring Vegetable Minestrone

A close-up, appetizing view of a white bowl filled with vibrant Spring Vegetable Minestrone soup, featuring carrots, peas, asparagus, and herbs.
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Make this light, one-pot spring minestrone featuring fresh May produce like leeks, asparagus, and peas in a clear, nutrient-dense broth for a clean eating mid-week meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large leek, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced and washed well
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 cup small pasta, such as ditalini or small shells
  • 1 cup chopped asparagus spears
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced leek, diced carrots, and diced celery to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth and water. Add the dried thyme and rosemary. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Once boiling, add the small pasta and the diced tomatoes. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook according to the pasta package directions, usually about 8 to 10 minutes, until the pasta is nearly tender.
  6. Stir in the chopped asparagus and the peas. Continue to simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, until the asparagus is tender-crisp and the peas are heated through. Do not overcook the spring vegetables.
  7. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the fresh parsley.
  8. Taste the soup and season with salt and black pepper as needed before serving your light dinner recipe.

Notes

  • Wash the leeks thoroughly under running water to remove all grit trapped between the layers.
  • For a richer broth flavor, use homemade vegetable broth.
  • This vegan soup freezes well, though the pasta may soften upon reheating.

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