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Italian Spring Minestrone

Spring Vegetable Minestrone (peas, asparagus, carrots...) with pasta like in Italy. A light and plant-based recipe

Vegetarian Vegan Public
Course: Starter
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Cost per serving: 1,82 €
Energy: 273 kcal / serving

Instructions

  • 1.   Slice the onion and dice the garlic.
  • 2.   Peel and dice the carrot. Dice the turnip.
  • 3.   In a large pot, sauté the garlic and onion in 3-4 tbsp of olive oil.
  • 4.   Add the carrots, turnip, and peas.
  • 5.   Season with salt and cover with water (same volume, maybe a little less).
  • 6.   Add the rosemary, cover, and bring to a simmer for about 20 minutes (or a little longer, the vegetables should remain slightly firm but cooked).
  • 7.   Meanwhile, remove the tough ends of the asparagus. Cut them into pieces.
  • 8.   Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a skillet.
  • 9.   Add the asparagus and sauté for 5 minutes.
  • 10.   When the soup is cooked enough (after 20 minutes), add the sautéed asparagus and let it cook uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • 11.   Remove the rosemary.
  • 12.   Meanwhile, bring water to a boil in a medium pot. Season with salt.
  • 13.   Cook the pasta in the boiling water for the indicated time minus one minute.
  • 14.   Drain the pasta and add it to the soup.
  • 15.   Season with salt if needed, add parsley, and pepper.
  • 16.   Serve hot or at room temperature.

Ingredients for servings

  • 500 g of green asparagus
  • 500 g of pea
  • 3 carrots
  • 1 turnip
  • 2 green onions
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 100 g of pasta
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 sprig of rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon of flat-leaf parsley
  • salt (according to taste)
  • pepper (according to taste)

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Nutritional information *

  •  
    Per serving
    % RDA
  • Energy value
    273 kcal
    14 %
  • Fat
    4,98 g
    7 %
  • of which saturated
    0,85 g
    4 %
  • Carbohydrates
    33,25 g
    13 %
  • of which sugar
    ?
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  • Protein
    14,12 g
    28 %
  • Fibers
    12,58 g
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* As an indication, before cooking, RDA of the EU.

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