Italian

Minestrone with Pesto is for Soup.

Minestrone with Pesto takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Minestrone with Pesto takes 45 minutes to cook.

Minestrone with Pesto makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Minestrone with Pesto are:

2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 large celery rib, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 sweet potato, finely chopped
1 russet potato, finely chopped
6 c. vegetable stock, heated
1 bay leaf
3 tbsp. basil pesto
3/4 c. frozen or fresh peas
2 medium zucchini, finely chopped
1 - 15oz can diced tomatoes
2 - 15oz cans cannellini beans
fresh ground pepper
8 tbsp. grated parmesan cheese

Here is how you make Minestrone with Pesto:

In a large stockpot heat oil over medium heat and saute onion for 5 minutes. Add in carrots, celery and garlic and cook for another 5 minutes. Add in potatoes and cook for 3 minutes. Pour in hot stock and stir well. Add bayleaf and pepper.Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.Add in zucchini, peas and tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes. Add beans and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Stir in pesto and remove from heat. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.Serve topped with 1 tbsp parmesan cheese.Makes 8 servingsNumber of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FIGLIADELRE.

The nutritional information for Minestrone with Pesto is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 261.4

• Total Fat: 8.5 g
• Cholesterol: 6.5 mg
• Sodium: 1,281.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 39.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 10.2 g
• Protein: 11.3 g

Minestrone with Pesto is Italian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Minestrone with Pesto is Vegan