Spring Green Minestrone Soup with Italian Herbs

A vibrant and fresh take on classic minestrone, this soup features seasonal greens and fragrant Italian herbs.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup zucchini, diced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes or until translucent.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
5. Add the green beans and zucchini, and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Stir in the frozen peas, baby spinach, and Italian herbs.
7. Cook for another 5 minutes, until the spinach is wilted and the peas are heated through.
8. Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve hot, with crusty bread if desired.

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