“blond” Minestrone

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
A hearty, healthy bowl of blond Minestrone for a nutritious meal
in Soup

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup onion , chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil ( or 2 tsp . fresh basi )
4 -6 garlic cloves , minced
3 cups yellow squash , thinly-sliced
3 cups zucchini , thin-sliced
1 cup carrot , thin-sliced
1 cup fresh corn ( about 2 ears ( or 1 can )
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup ditalini
1 can great northern beans , rinsed and drained
1 bag Baby Spinach , fresh
1 teaspoon salt ( to taste )
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper ( to taste )
8 teaspoons pesto sauce , prepared

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
246
Sugar
6g
Fat
6g
Minestrone is a classic Italian dish, typically made with a tomato-based broth, a variety of vegetables, and sometimes meat or pasta. This variation, blond Minestrone, uses a chicken broth base and is lighter in color. The combination of yellow squash, zucchini, carrots, corn, ditalini pasta, great northern beans, and baby spinach makes for a hearty and satisfying meal. With the added flavor of pesto sauce, this soup is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for a cozy winter meal, or a light lunch during the warmer months.

Instructions

1.Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
2.Add dried oregano, dried basil or fresh basil, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
3.Add thinly-sliced yellow squash, zucchini, carrot, and fresh corn to the pot.
4.Pour in chicken broth, and add ditalini. Bring to a boil.
5.Reduce heat to medium, cover pot, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until pasta and vegetables are tender.
6.Add rinsed and drained great northern beans, baby spinach, salt, and fresh coarse ground black pepper to the pot. Cook until spinach is wilted.
7.Serve hot with a dollop of pesto on top.

PROS

This blond Minestrone is loaded with fresh vegetables, making it a nutritious and filling meal.

The pesto adds a burst of flavor, and the ditalini pasta and great northern beans provide a satisfying texture.

This recipe is perfect for meal prepping and freezing portions for later.

CONS

This soup may require some prep time to thinly slice the vegetables and measure out the ingredients.

It may also require additional seasoning for those who prefer stronger flavors.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Blond Minestrone is a healthy meal option packed with vitamins and minerals.
Yellow squash, zucchini, carrots, and fresh corn provide dietary fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
Great northern beans add essential plant-based protein to the dish.
Spinach provides iron, calcium, and other important nutrients.
Pesto sauce contains healthy fats from olive oil, and may help to reduce inflammation in the body.

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