Minestrone Al Pesto

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 2 carrots, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
• 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 4 small red potatoes, quartered
• 1/2 lb green beans, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 small zucchini, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini, drained ( kidney beans)
• 2 tomatoes, peeled, crushed
• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
• 6 tablespoons classic pesto sauce
• freshly grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

recipe

• 1 directions:.
• 2 heat olive oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. add onion and sauté until soft, about 4 minutes. add broth and next 7 ingredients. increase heat to high and bring soup to boil. reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover pot, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
• 3 stir in spinach; simmer 3 minutes longer. season soup to taste with salt and pepper. ladle soup into 6 bowls; garnish each with 1 tablespoon pesto. serve, passing cheese separately. makes 6 servings.