Minestrone Soup

Organic Vegetable Broth
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Servings
8
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Prep Time
15 min
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Cook Time
25 min

What You'll Need

  • ½ C. Spectrum® Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced small
  • 8 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3 medium carrots, diced small
  • 2 large celery stalks, diced small
  • 1 large Idaho potato, diced small
  • 2 32 oz. cartons Imagine® Organic Vegetable Broth
  • ¼ C. orzo pasta
  • 1 small head escarole, cut into narrow strips
  • 1 10 oz. package spinach leaves, cut into narrow strips
  • 2 medium yellow squash, diced
  • 3 lage plum tomatoes, diced medium
  • 1 bunch fresh basil leaves, cut into narrow strips
  • ¾ C. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp. kosher salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese for serving

How to Make

  1. Heat the oil in a heavy bottomed soup pot.
  2. Stir in the carrots, celery and potatoes. Add in the broth and bring to a boil.
  3. Stir in the orzo pasta. Lower heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the potatoes are soft and the pasta has cooked. step 5: Stir in the escarole, spinach, squash, tomatoes and basil.
  4. Stir in the escarole, spinach, squash, tomatoes and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve hot with Parmesan cheese.