Crimson Winter Minestrone with Greens Pesto
Crimson Winter Minestrone with Greens Pesto is a hearty, beet-kissed soup layered with sweet root vegetables, tender cannellini beans, and aromatic rosemary. A vibrant pesto of kale, beet greens, and turnip greens swirled with Parmigiano Reggiano and lemon adds a bright, herbal finish. Serve it on cold evenings when you want a nourishing, earthy bowl with a lively, peppery lift.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crimson Winter Minestrone with Greens Pesto, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare a bowl of ice water. Strip the beet greens, turnip greens, and kale from their thick stems and wash the leaves well. Working in batches, cook each bunch in the boiling water until bright green and slightly limp, about 1 minute. Transfer immediately to the ice water and repeat with the remaining greens. Discard the cooking water.
- 2
Remove the greens from the ice water and squeeze out as much water as possible.
- 3
Combine the greens, 2/3 cup olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Transfer the pesto to a bowl and cover the surface with plastic wrap.
- 4
Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, grated tomato, 4 cloves minced garlic, rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, bay leaf, and chili flakes. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes; reduce the heat to low. Continue cooking and stirring until the vegetables are a deep golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.
- 5
Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over the onion mixture. Stir in the leek, carrot, turnips, and beets. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
- 6
Pour the white wine over the vegetable mixture and scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Mix the cannellini beans and green beans into the vegetable mixture; pour in 5 cups water. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the green beans are tender, about 5 minutes more. Stir in the parsley and lemon juice.
- 7
Divide the soup among heated bowls and serve with a generous dollop of the winter greens pesto.
- Calories 634.37 kcal High 32%
- Protein 14.6 g Good Source 29%
- Carbohydrate 59.31 g 22%
- Total Fat 36.55 g High 47%
- Saturated Fat 6.36 g High 32%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5.02 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 529.02 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 20.16 g Good Source 72%
- Total Sugars 20.61 g --
- Added Sugars 12.45 g High 25%
- Calcium 389.17 mg Good Source 30%
- Iron 5.02 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 625.86 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 801.36 mcg Good Source 89%
- Vitamin C 171.65 mg Good Source 191%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Crimson Winter Minestrone with Greens Pesto is made with 22 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beet, Cannellini Beans, Carrot, and Cut Green Beans. Each serving provides about 634.37 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crimson Winter Minestrone with Greens Pesto made of?
- The main ingredients are Beet, Cannellini Beans, Carrot, Cut Green Beans, Cut Leeks. The full list of 22 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crimson Winter Minestrone with Greens Pesto?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 634.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crimson Winter Minestrone with Greens Pesto easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 22 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Crimson Winter Minestrone with Greens Pesto healthy?
- Crimson Winter Minestrone with Greens Pesto has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 634.37 calories and 14.6 g of protein, or 29% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 529.02 mg (23% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.36 g (32% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 12.45 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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