Name: Vegan Spring Minestrone
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Carrots 2; Leek 1; Red potatoes 3; Asparagus 1 bunch; Dill 2 tbsp; Thyme 8 sprigs; Navy beans 1 can (15 oz); Olive oil 2 tbsp; Vegetable broth 1 qt.; Salt; Black pepper

Ingredients

2 Carrots

1 Leek

3 Red potatoes

1 bunch Asparagus

2 tbsp Dill

8 sprigs Thyme

1 can (15 oz) Navy beans

2 tbsp Olive oil

1 qt. Vegetable broth

Salt

Black pepper

Cuisine:

Italian Recipes

Ingredients

2 Carrots
medium, chopped
1 Leek
medium, thinly sliced
3 Red potatoes
large, chopped
1 bunch Asparagus
sliced
2 tbsp Dill
fresh, chopped
8 sprigs Thyme
fresh
1 can (15 oz) Navy beans
rinsed and drain (optional)
2 tbsp Olive oil
1 qt. Vegetable broth
lower-sodium
Salt
to taste
Black pepper
to taste

Vegan Spring Minestrone

I love Springtime, I love the flowers, and the fruit and vegetables that come into season.

I make this Vegan Spring Minestrone all the time during these beautiful months. A colorful array of fresh vegetables with carrots, leeks, red potatoes, asparagus, fresh dill and thyme make this soup delightful!

Pair this soup with some crispy, oven baked, bread and it makes for the perfect lunch!

To make Spring Minestrone, you will need the following ingredients:

So, how to make Spring Minestrone?

Steps to make Vegan Spring Minestrone

1	Cook vegetables	8
In a pot, over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add carrots, leek, fresh thyme, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring continuously.
2	Add potatoes and broth	25
Add the potatoes, and vegetable or chicken broth. Partially cover and heat to boiling. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
3	Add asparagus	3
Add asparagus and simmer for 3 minutes, until tender.
4	Discard thyme and add beans	2
Discard the thyme. Stir in the navy beans(optional).
5	Add seasoning	2
Stir in the fresh dill, salt and pepper to taste.
6	Serve
Serve hot!

In less than an hour you can make this Spring Minestrone, too! It’s colorful, warm and oh so tasty! Try this recipe next Springtime with your own fresh vegetables and let us know how it goes! Tag #cookmerecipes in your own posts!

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!