Spring Minestrone

Name: Spring Minestrone
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 cup (60 g) small pasta, such as orzo, ditalini, or small shells, cooked according to package directions; Juice of ½ lemon; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 1 cup (60 g) small pasta, such as orzo, ditalini, or small shells, cooked according to package directions; 2 ounces (60 g) pecorino cheese, grated (optional); 1 cup (60 g) small pasta, such as orzo, ditalini, or small shells, cooked according to package directions; 1 cup (60 g) small pasta, such as orzo, ditalini, or small shells, cooked according to package directions; 1 leek; ¼ cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 1 rib celery, sliced thin; 4 cups (340 g) spring greens, such as baby spinach, nettles, fava greens, or pea tendrils; 4 cups (340 g) spring greens, such as baby spinach, nettles, fava greens, or pea tendrils; 4 cups (340 g) spring greens, such as baby spinach, nettles, fava greens, or pea tendrils; 4 cups (340 g) spring greens, such as baby spinach, nettles, fava greens, or pea tendrils; ½ bunch asparagus; 1 cup (145 g) shelled fresh or frozen English peas; 4 cups (340 g) spring greens, such as baby spinach, nettles, fava greens, or pea tendrils; 1½ cups (270 g) cooked cannellini beans or one 14.5-ounce (410-g) can, drained and rinsed; Freshly ground black pepper; Salt; 1 cup (145 g) shelled fresh or frozen English peas; 1 cup (140 g) snap peas; 1 pound (450 g) Yukon gold or fingerling potatoes, diced; 2 cloves garlic, sliced or grated; 6 cups (1.5 l) Vegetable Stock; 1 pound (450 g) Yukon gold or fingerling potatoes, diced

Preparation info

Serves
6 to 8

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Seasons of Greens

By Katie Reicher

Published 2025

About

The kitchen team at Greens gets so excited when the first signs of spring start to show. It’s the true season of the color green—peas, fava beans, asparagus, ramps, green garlic, baby spinach, pea greens, and herbs, all re-emerging after what feels like an eternity. Spring produce brings grassy and funky flavors to our dishes, which pair so deliciously with creamy beans and hearty pasta. Featuring almost every spring vegetable you can imagine, this soup is a celebration of this new growth a

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Americas
United States
San Francisco
Soup
Gluten-free
Vegan
Winter
Spring

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