This rustic soup comes together quickly thanks to hearty beans and pasta, and it brightens up winter with nourishing greens and a big squeeze of lemon.
Allergen Note: Contains milk, tree nuts, wheat.
Step 1
Remove the stems from the mustard greens and chop the leaves (you should have about 2 cups, reserve any extra for another use). Chop the baby broccoli florets and toss the stems. Chop 4 cloves of garlic. Rinse and drain the cannellini beans.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 cup of the pasta and cook until al dente, 8 minutes or according to package instructions. Drain the pasta, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and toss to separate the pieces.
Step 3
Return the pot to medium-high heat, and warm 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the mirepoix, season with salt, and sauté until soft, 5 minutes. Add the garlic and a pinch of chile flakes, if you want a kick, and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds.
Step 4
Add the cannellini beans and vegetable broth, bring to a simmer, and cook to let the flavors meld, 10 minutes.
Step 5
Add the chopped baby broccoli, mustard greens, and cooked pasta, and cook until the pasta is warmed through and the mustard greens are wilted, 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the juice of 1 lemon, and season with salt and pepper, if necessary.
Step 6
Ladle the soup into bowls and swirl with spoonfuls of the pistachio pesto. Sprinkle with Parmesan, grind with pepper, and serve warm.