Minestrone Soup

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Ingredients (18)

  • 4 ounces bacon 1/2-inch diced (4-5 slices)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil plus extra for toasting the bread and serving
  • 3 cups butternut squash 1/2-inch diced & peeled (about 1 pound)
  • 2 cups carrots 1/2-inch diced (4 carrots)
  • 2 cups celery 1/2-inch diced (3 stalks)
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion about 1 medium
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic 4 cloves
  • 1 pound kale stems removed and leaves coarsely chopped
  • 28 ounces canned chopped tomatoes
  • 6 to 8 cups low sodium chicken stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt plus additional as needed (depending upon the saltiness of the stock)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 cups cooked whole wheat small pasta such as elbow (about 1 cup dry)
  • 1 can cannellini beans (14 ounces) drained and rinsed
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving
  • Baguette cut into 1/2 inch thick diagonal slices

Directions

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