Menestra de verduras

Menestra de verduras is a Spanish dish that cannot be easily classified – on the other hand, some might say that it's very versatile – it can be served as a side dish, a soup, or a stew, depending on the method of preparation. The dish itself is quite simple – filled with fresh, seasonal vegetables such as asparagus, peas, artichokes, green beans, olives, potatoes, white beans, turnip, or onions. Pieces of Serrano ham are often added to the pot for extra flavor. Menestra de verduras is ideally served hot, preferably on colder days in spring or summer.