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Green Vegetable Soup with Lemon Pesto

Green Vegetable Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
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Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons olive oil divided
  • 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced leeks about 2
  • 1 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups water or vegetable stock
  • 3 thyme sprigs
  • 1 cup green beans cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1/4 pound)
  • 1 cup sno peas cut into thirds
  • 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves divided
  • 1/4 cup basil leaves
  • 1 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh Natural & Kosher Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons oil; swirl to coat. Add leeks, celery, 2 teaspoons garlic, and salt; sauté 5 minutes. Add stock or water and thyme. Cover; bring to a boil. Add sno peas, green beans and cannellini beans, and simmer, uncovered, 4 minutes. Discard thyme. Stir in 1 cup spinach.
  • Place 1 cup spinach, basil, cheese, zest, juice, 1 teaspoon garlic, and 2 teaspoons oil in a food processor; process until smooth. Divide soup among 4 bowls; top with pesto.
  • Nutrition information based on using water (not stock).