Put a little spring in your step with this White Bean Minestrone

It's mid March and the weather is finally starting to change a bit. The sun is a little brighter, the snow is starting to melt, and the birds are starting to chirp.  I'm scared to say it , almost bordering superstitious, but I think Spring is finally peaking it's head out (knock wood!). 

But even though I think the big "defrost" is on, I am still feeling slightly chilled to the bone. While March brings us hopes of spring, the erratic temperatures keep us grounded to winter.  One thing that can really perk me up and warm me from the inside out is a bowl of soup.I like minestrone soup this time of year because the vegetables remind of  warmer days to come, while continuing to thaw me out as the season slowly changes over to spring.  

So if  you're defrosting like me (and even if you're not) here's a great vegetable soup that will put a little spring in your step as you begin to defrost from the cold harsh winter. 

Happy Cooking and Enjoy!

White Bean Minestrone

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Ingredients

  

• 2 cups diced zucchini
• 1 shallot chopped
• 1 clove garliccrushed
• ½ cup diced carrots
• ½ cup diced celery
• 1 cup chopped potato
• ½ cup frozen peas
• 1 16 oz can of Cannelini Beans
• ¼ cup basic tomato sauce
• 1 chicken bouillon vegetable or beef
• Fresh parsley
• 2-4 tablespoon Olive oil
• 8 cups water

Instructions

 

• In a stock pot Sauté the vegetables in the olive oil for a few minutes and then add the water. Add the bouillon cube and the sauce and bring to a simmer. When vegetables reach a semi soft stage add the white beans and continue to simmer on med/low until vegetables are cooked through. Add the peas and stir. Using an immersion blender purée half the soup to create a thicker consistency. This will give the soup a creamier texture. Bring back to a boil and then serve with a little grated Parmesan or other cheese.

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