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A bowl of Spring Minestrone with pasta, beans, and spinach, topped with grated cheese. A spoon rests beside the bowl. Oil in a gravy boat and salt and pepper shakers are in the background.

Spring Minestrone

Chef Jenn
Spring Minestrone is a vibrant Italian soup filled with seasonal vegetables, beans, and herbs. It’s light, fresh, and perfect for a cozy yet healthy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 166 kcal

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 directed. Drain and rinse it with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft but not browned.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about a minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a simmer, and cover. Let it cook for around 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the cannellini beans, zucchini, and peas. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Toss in the spinach and cook just until it wilts, about a minute.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and fresh basil. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon into bowls, top with Parmesan if desired, and enjoy.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Store the pasta apart from the soup to prevent it from soaking up the broth. If freezing, add pasta to individual servings when reheating.
  • It stays bright and tender if added at the end.
  • Good vegetable broth makes all the difference. Try making your own for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 1126mgPotassium: 309mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4712IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword healthy soup, italian soup, seasonal recipe, Spring Minestrone, vegetable soup
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