With no weighty pasta, this vegetable-studded soup makes a lovely first course—or an excellent weeknight dinner. Prep tips: In place of the butter beans, you can also use shell beans (shelled, blanched, and peeled). For a higher broth ratio, add another cup of liquid to the mix.
Autumn Minestra Soup
Ingredients
- 2 cups (about 3 ounces) arugula
- 1 clove garlic
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 onions, thinly sliced or chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 cups 3/4-inch cubes butternut squash
- 1 bunch (pound) broccoli spigarello or broccoli rabe, tough ends trimmed, roughly chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable stock or broth
- 1/2 cup cooked cannellini or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cooked butter beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup haricot verts or slender green/string beans, trimmed
- Shaved Parmesan cheese curls and extra-virgin olive oil for garnish
Instructions
- Blanch arugula; drain and cool in ice water. In a blender or food processor, grind arugula, 1 clove garlic, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and add onions and sliced garlic; cook over medium-low heat until translucent, 10 minutes. Add squash and broccoli spigarello or rabe; cook until greens are wilted, about 8 minutes. Add stock or broth and bring to a simmer; cook about 10 minutes.
- Once flavors have blended, add cannellini or garbanzo beans, butter beans, and haricot verts or string beans. Return to a simmer, then remove from heat. Add arugula paste and stir. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls and serve, garnished with Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Autumn Minestra Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: |
Calories: 139 calories |
% fat calories: 42 |
Fat: 7g |
Saturated Fat: 1g |
Cholesterol: 0mg |
Protein: 5g |
Carbohydrate: 17g |
Fiber: 5g |
Sodium: 253mg |