White Bean & Veggie Minestrone + Pesto
Whether it’s a dreary day that’s begging for something nourishing or a sun-filled evening that’s calling for a light meal, this vegetable-heavy minestrone hits the mark.
- Time: 510 min
- Servings: 6
Source: Live Naturally Magazine
Ingredients
- tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- medium onion
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- quarts vegetable or chicken broth
- can baby Roma tomatoes or 1 can diced tomatoes
- dried cannellini or great northern beans
- medium carrots
- large garlic cloves
- Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese rind
- teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- teaspoon red pepper flakes
- chopped Swiss chard or spinach
- diced zucchini
- macaroni or ditalini pasta
- tablespoons lemon juice
- tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- Pesto
- Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese