Best Spring Vegetable Soup With Ricotta Toast Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

SPRING VEGETABLE SOUP



Spring Vegetable Soup image

It's so good on a chilly spring night and even better with a grilled sandwich for lunch the next day. By the way, you can omit any veggies you chose, but don't use canned vegetables. I promise you it's just better this way.

Provided by SWEETIEBRITZ

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium potato, peeled and chopped
½ cup chopped broccoli
½ cup frozen corn
½ cup torn spinach
½ cup chopped fresh mushrooms
½ cup chopped carrots
¼ cup chopped cabbage
2 (32 fluid ounce) containers chicken broth
6 ounces egg noodles
1 cup canned white beans

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook the onion and garlic until tender. Mix in potato, broccoli, corn, spinach, mushrooms, carrots, and cabbage. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer 20 minutes, until potato is tender.
  • Stir egg noodles and white beans into the pot, and continue cooking 7 minutes, or until noodles are tender and beans are heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.5 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 27.7 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1452 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

SPRING VEGETABLE-FARRO SOUP



Spring Vegetable-Farro Soup image

This healthy vegetable soup gets a big flavor boost from a double dose of Parmigiano cheese. We use the Parmesan rind to give the broth a cheesy, umami punch!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
8 ounces pancetta, diced
3 spring onions or 1 bunch scallions, sliced (dark green parts separated)
3 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup quick-cooking farro
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus 1 small piece rind
1 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed and sliced 1/2 inch thick
1/2 cup torn fresh basil
Finely grated zest of 1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until browned and crisp, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving the drippings in the pot. Add the spring onions (white and pale green parts) and carrots and cook, stirring, until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the farro and cook, stirring to combine, about 1 minute.
  • Add the chicken broth, 4 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, a few grinds of pepper and the Parmesan rind; cover and bring to a simmer. Cook, partially covered and adjusting the heat if necessary, until the farro and vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in the zucchini and snap peas and cook until tender, 3 to 4 more minutes. Stir in the basil and lemon zest; season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the soup among bowls. Top with the reserved spring onion greens, the grated parmesan, pancetta and a drizzle of olive oil; sprinkle with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Fat 28 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 47 milligrams, Sodium 1267 milligrams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 8 grams

BAKED RICOTTA WITH SPRING VEGETABLES



Baked Ricotta With Spring Vegetables image

Here's a multipurpose dish that is perfect for spring, but can also highlight other seasons. It comes from Dan Kluger at Loring Place in Greenwich Village. He made it in winter, studded with squash and mushrooms. For spring, he scattered pickled ramps, favas and spring onions on top. But he said that other seasonal vegetables like artichokes, peas, morel mushrooms and asparagus could be used. As summer rolls in, there will be a different cast of characters to consider, like zucchini, cherry tomatoes and peppers. The dish works as a first course for four or a lunch dish for two, and could even replace salad and cheeses at a more elaborate dinner.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     lunch, snack, dips and spreads, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 medium-thick asparagus, ends snapped, slant-cut in 1-inch pieces
1 ounce fresh mushrooms, preferably morels or oyster mushrooms, separated in pieces
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 ounces whole-milk ricotta cheese
1/2 ounce grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (about 1/3 cup)
3 tablespoons shredded mozzarella
1/2 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
1 large egg plus 1 yolk
Salt and ground black pepper
2 tablespoons pesto
4 freshly cooked, canned or frozen baby artichoke hearts, quartered
2 scallions, trimmed and minced
1 teaspoon fresh mint leaves, in chiffonade
4 slices sourdough or multigrain bread
1 clove garlic

Steps:

  • Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil, add the asparagus and blanch 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. Toss mushrooms with 2 teaspoons of the oil and sear in a small skillet over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Grease a 9-inch cast iron skillet with 1 teaspoon oil. Place ricotta in a bowl. Fold in the Parmesan, mozzarella, oregano, egg and egg yolk. Season with salt and pepper. Spread in the cast-iron skillet. Gently swirl in the pesto, leaving streaks of it.
  • Heat a broiler. Place the cast-iron skillet on a burner turned to low and let cook about 10 minutes, until heated through and showing signs of browning along the edges. Remove from heat. Scatter the asparagus, mushrooms and artichokes on top. Sprinkle with scallions and mint. Place under the broiler close to the source of heat until it starts to become lightly dappled, about 6 minutes.
  • Meanwhile grill or toast the bread. Brush with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil and rub with garlic. Serve the cheese and vegetables directly from the skillet, with grilled bread alongside.

SPRING VEGETABLE SOUP



Spring Vegetable Soup image

You need not (and may not want to) use all the vegetables below at once; try mixing and matching. All measurements approximate.

Provided by Emily Weinstein

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick

Time 30m

Yield About 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Handful of chopped leeks
Several torn slices of prosciutto
A few tablespoons of olive oil
6 cups chicken stock, plus additional water or stock as needed
1 cup peeled, blanched fava beans
1 cup shelled peas
1 cup chopped spinach
1 cup chard
1 cup asparagus
8 cut-up steamed artichoke hearts
Chopped mint leaves (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Using a big, deep pot, saute a handful of the chopped leeks and torn prosciutto slices in olive oil. After a few minutes, pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Mix in the the rest of the ingredients. Simmer soup for a few minutes, then sprinkle with salt and pepper, drizzle with olive oil and top with the chopped mint leaves. Serve with crusty bread and a hunk of English cheddar.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 117, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 424 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

Related Topics