Minestrone Soup with Chickpeas and Vegetables

Name: Minestrone Soup with Chickpeas and Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup dry garbanzo beans (or sub 2 cans); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion – diced (or sub 2 leeks); 2 cups chopped fennel bulb or celery; 4-6 garlic cloves – minced; 4 cups flavorful stock – veggie stock or chicken stock; 4 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1 teaspoon coriander; 4 ounces pasta (like little elbows, orzo, mini shells, penne); 4 cups finely chopped green veggies (any combination of broccoli, green beans, spring peas, kale, asparagus, peas, cauliflower); 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried); 1/4 cup fresh tarragon; 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice, more to taste; 1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley or scallions; garnish options: finely grated Romano cheese, gremolata, a dollop of sour cream or drizzle of good olive oil, tarragon, crunchy homemade croutons fresh herbs

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

A delicious recipe for Minestrone Soup with Chickpeas and vibrant spring green vegetables. Keep it vegetarian or make it vegan- a simple adaptable recipe that makes for a healthy weeknight dinner. Allow 8-10 hours bean soaking time.

Updated at: Mon, 21 Mar 2022 03:39:52 GMT