Italian Vegetable Soup with Beans, Spinach & Pesto Recipe
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Italian Vegetable Soup with Beans, Spinach & Pesto

By: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson  
"This convenient recipe makes getting two meals on the table a snap."

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, cut into small dice
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 3 medium celery stalks, sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 1 medium bell pepper (red or yellow), stemmed, seeded and cut into medium dice
  • 1 pound all-purpose potatoes, unpeeled and cut into medium dice
  • 1 (16 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
  • 2 (15.5 ounce) cans cannellini or other white beans, undrained
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth in can or carton
  • 7 ounces loosely packed baby spinach
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • Salt and ground black pepper
  • Prepared pesto (found in grocer's refrigerated section)

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a soup kettle over medium-high flame. Add onions, and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add carrots, celery, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, bean and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until vegetables are just tender, about 15 minutes. Add spinach and peas; continue to simmer until spinach wilts, 3 to 4 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls, adding a spoonful of pesto to each serving of soup.
  2. For lunch, pack soup in separate leakproof containers. Warm soup in microwave and top with pesto.

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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 220 | Total Fat: 7.8g | Cholesterol: 5mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2006 by TINA45 
This soup is great, and it makes a TON! I initially forgot to serve it with the pesto, and I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2006 by AMYKROB 
Tasty! I also sauteed some garlic with the onion and sprinkled with shredded parmesan cheese... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2007 by ANDREATHECOOK 
This was delicious! One of my first few attempts at making soup, and it turned out great! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2006 by lornat 
This soup is excellent. It is nutricious and quite filling. Great for a cold day. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2007 by BREATHE_IN_DREAMS 
This really needed something. I added garlic and a little Italian seasoning but it was still... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2006 by Alissa 
This soup hit the spot! It was just what I was hoping for. I added some basil to the olive oil... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2006 by LABOUGIE 
Outstanding! I added some squash I had handy, and a bit of garlic powder. For the pesto, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2009 by Rebekah 
This was a great soup! The flavors melded really well together. I didn't put in the carrots... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2008 by Kristin 
Wasn't sure if I would like this because there is no meat in it... but WOW!! Fantastic! ... MORE
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Reviewed on May 24, 2008 by Violet 
Healthy, tasty, well balanced, and very filling recipe! I made minor modifications based on... MORE

 
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