Minestrone Soup with Basil Pesto
Discover a flavorful and nutritious Minestrone Soup with Basil Pesto recipe. Packed with veggies and vibrant flavors, it's a perfect meal for any time of the year.
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 tsp Olive oil
- 1 cup Onion diced
- 1/2 cup Celery diced
- 1/2 cup Carrot diced
- 3 Garlic cloves minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 tsp Salt plus more to taste
- 1/2 tsp Pepper plus more to taste
- 1 cup Green beans frozen, canned, or fresh
- 1-15.5 oz Cannellini beans canned
- 32 oz Broth chicken or vegetable
- 18.3 oz Diced tomato
- 1 cup Pasta small like elbow, shells, ditalini
- 1/4 cup Parsley chopped
- 1/2 cup Basil pesto
- 8 oz Spinach fresh
- Grated parmesan garnish
Instructions
- Start by heating your pot over medium heat. Saute the onion, carrot, and celery in the oil until the onion is translucent.
- Once the onion is translucent, add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
- Add the Italian seasoning, bay leaf, green beans, cannellini beans, diced tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, add in the pasta and cook until al dente.
- Once pasta is al dente, remove the pot from heat. Add in the parsley, spinach, and pesto. Stir until the spinach is wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve garnished with freshly grated parmesan. Enjoy!