Description
Strawberry Minestrone is a delightful twist on traditional Italian soup, combining sweet strawberries with hearty vegetables for a refreshing dish. This vibrant soup bursts with flavor and is perfect for summer gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Easy to prepare, it will impress your guests while satisfying your cravings for something unique and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping all vegetables.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the carrots and zucchini for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the diced tomatoes with their juices and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the green beans and half of the strawberries; simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Gently fold in the remaining strawberries and chopped basil; let sit off heat for about 2 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with an optional drizzle of olive oil or extra basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg