Tasty Green Minestrone Soup

As the days continue to cool down, there’s nothing like a hearty soup to warm your insides. Tasty green minestrone soup is perfect for fall weather! This recipe takes 10 minutes of preparation, 20 minutes of cooking time and makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp canola oil 
  • 2 rosemary sprigs
  • 1 brown onion
  • 1 celery stalk 
  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • 1 leek
  • 1 can white kidney beans
  • ⅔ cups frozen peas
  • 2 cups salt-reduced vegetable stock
  • 1 ½ cups wagon wheel pasta

Instructions

  • Heat canola oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Chop brown onion, celery stalk and rosemary, then add to the pot and stir for 4 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.
  • Finely slice the leek and drain the white kidney beans, then add to the pot.
  • Add 2 cups of salt-reduced vegetable stock, along with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium heat and simmer uncovered. 
  • Add wagon wheel pasta and cook for 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.
  • Stir in asparagus and peas, cooking for 1 minute or until tender.

You can serve this tasty green minestrone soup with fresh bread or a side dish of your choice for an extra kick.

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