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Spring Minestrone Soup – Fresh, Easy & Healthy

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Spring Minestrone Soup is a light, healthy vegetable soup made with fresh spring produce, beans, and a flavorful broth. It’s comforting yet refreshing, perfect for transitional weather and wholesome meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup chopped asparagus
  • 1 cup green beans, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup small pasta (ditalini or orzo)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or Swiss chard
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
  • Lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Add carrots and cook for 3–4 minutes.
  5. Add zucchini, asparagus, and green beans.
  6. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. Add beans and pasta and cook until pasta is tender.
  8. Stir in peas and leafy greens and cook until wilted.
  9. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice if desired.
  10. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Notes

  • Add tender vegetables near the end to avoid overcooking.
  • Pasta can be cooked separately for meal prep.
  • Use seasonal vegetables for best flavor.
  • Flavors improve after resting.

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