“Soup-er” Healthy Dish is Chock Full of Veggies

Winter isn’t over yet! But you can stay warm on those cool evenings–and dream of warmer days to come–with a bowl of “soup-er” healthy vegetable soup.

This satisfying dish includes some favorite veggies, like spinach, carrots, peas, potatoes and asparagus–the March Harvest of the Month–and comes together in just 40 minutes..

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Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 1 lb. red potatoes, quartered
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup asparagus, 1 ½ inch pieces
  • 1 (15-oz.) can unsalted cannellini beans,
  • rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 tsp. fresh thyme
  • ¼ cup torn fresh basil
  • ½ oz. Parmesan cheese, shaved (optional)

Directions: 

  1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add carrots, onion, and celery and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add salt, pepper, and garlic and cook for 1 additional minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Add chicken broth and potatoes and simmer until potatoes soften, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Add peas, asparagus, and beans and cook until vegetables are tender, approximately 4 minutes.
  6. Add spinach, thyme, and basil and cook 1 minute.
  7. Serve in bowls and top with Parmesan cheese (optional).

Serves 8