Minestrone Primavera

A fresh-tasting soup of spring vegetables like asparagus and peas, partially blended and served with homemade pesto.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 412.6 kcals 1650.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 17.7 grams 70.6 grams
Fat 33.1 grams 132.2 grams
Protein 11.2 grams 44.8 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
50
ml
Double Cream
optional
4
tbsp
Parmesan Cheese
grated, or vegetarian alternative
LegumesPulses
100
g
Broad Beans
shelled fresh small
Liquids
500
ml
Chicken Stock
fresh, or vegetable stock
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Sea Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
50
g
1
clove
Garlic
finely chopped, crushed with a little salt
2
tbsp
OilsFats
Vegetables
150
g
Asparagus
chopped
100
g
Peas
shelled fresh
150
g
Green Beans
fine, chopped
2
piece
Spring Onions
finely chopped
0.25
head
Celery
finely chopped
200
g
Waxy Potatoes
peeled and cut into 1cm cubes

Steps

  • Blanch asparagus, peas, and both bean types in boiling salted water for 3 minutes.
  • Drain the vegetables and set aside on a tray.
  • Fry spring onions, celery, and potatoes in olive oil for 10 minutes until potatoes soften.
  • Add 500ml stock and blanched vegetables to the pan.
  • Stir in cream and seasoning, then blend with a hand blender until chunky.
  • Process pesto ingredients with 15ml water until smooth.
  • Serve soup in bowls finished with a drizzle of pesto.