Plot ot Pot
Green Pesto Minestrone
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 celery sticks, finely chopped
1l vegetable stock
1 medium lemons, zested and juiced
150g orzo
120g frozen peas and 175g frozen spinach
50g pesto
60g parmesan (to garnish)
Method
Step 1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the onion, celery and a pinch of salt, and fry for 8 mins until soft.
Step 2
Add the stock with the zest and juice of the lemons. Then add the peas and spinach, and cook for a further 5 mins. Blend with stick blender – this is optional.
Step 3
Stir in the orzo and cook for 5 mins. Swirl though the pesto and season.