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Spring Minestrone





Yields
Serves 4



Prep Time
30 mins

This light soup is full of tender green vegetables, including delicious fresh fava beans if you can find them or frozen edamame.

 1 cup macaroni
 1 tablespoon olive oil
 1 cup sliced leeks, white and light green parts only
 1 cup sliced carrots
 1 cup sliced celery
 1 cup frozen peas
 1 cup frozen edamame or double-shelled fava beans*
 1 can (15 oz.) white beans, drained and rinsed
 1 qt. reduced-sodium chicken broth
 2 teaspoons kosher salt
 1/4 cup purchased or homemade pesto
  Shredded parmesan cheese
Step 1
1

Cook pasta according to package directions, then drain and set aside.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook leeks, carrots, and celery until softened slightly, stirring as needed, about 5 minutes. Add peas, edamame, beans, broth, and salt; simmer 10 minutes, then add macaroni. Serve individual bowls topped with 1 tbsp. pesto, plus parmesan on the side.

Step 3
3

*Available at some farmers' markets.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per 2-cup serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories429
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g16%

Saturated Fat 2.6g13%
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 1536mg67%
Total Carbohydrate 58g22%

Dietary Fiber 11g40%
Protein 24g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.