Spring Minestrone
by Aliza Abarbanel
springneeds review
Ingredients
produce
- snap peas
- fennel
- baby spinach
- english peas
- fennel fronds(chopped)
- scallions
- 1/2serrano chile
- lemon zest
- leeks
- garlic
protein
- cannellini beans
pantry staple
- coriander seeds
- 1 tbspwhite miso
- fennel seeds
- ground pepper
other
- 6 cupswater
Instructions
- Sauté garlic with ground pepper, coriander seeds, and fennel seeds.
- Add scallions, half a serrano chile, and a few strips of lemon zest.
- Once the scallions are softened and slightly charred, add six cups of water to create a broth.
- Add leeks, snap peas, and cannellini beans to the broth.
- Simmer the vegetables until just tender.
- Add baby spinach and English peas along with a tablespoon of white miso.
- Top with chopped fennel fronds before serving.
My notes
The vegetables shrink as they cook, but the recipe maintains a high broth to mix-ins ratio. Topping with chopped fennel fronds is recommended for maximum spring vibes.