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Butternut Squash Minestrone Recipe

Butternut Squash Minestrone Recipe
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This Butternut Squash Minestrone is a hearty and wholesome vegan soup packed with seasonal vegetables, creamy white beans, and tender pasta. Bursting with Mediterranean herbs and fire-roasted tomatoes, it offers a comforting and nutritious meal perfect for any time of year.

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 sweet onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 oz cubed butternut squash
  • 1 cup diced zucchini
  • 1 cup frozen kale

Herbs and Seasonings

  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Canned Goods and Liquids

  • 15 oz can white beans, drained
  • 28 oz fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth

Grains

  • 1/2 cup pasta (small shapes like ditalini or elbow macaroni)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil: In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed saucepan, warm the olive oil over medium heat to prepare for sautéing your vegetables.
  2. Sauté onion: Add the diced sweet onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until translucent and fragrant.
  3. Cook butternut squash: Stir in the cubed butternut squash and continue to sauté for 3-5 minutes until it begins to soften.
  4. Add zucchini, garlic, and herbs: Mix in the diced zucchini, minced garlic, thyme, sage, and salt. Sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors.
  5. Add beans, tomatoes, and broth: Pour in the drained white beans, fire-roasted crushed tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a vigorous simmer to meld the flavors.
  6. Cook pasta: Stir in the pasta and simmer for 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender but not mushy.
  7. Finish with kale: Add the frozen kale and simmer for another 1-2 minutes until it is heated through and tender.

Notes

  • You can substitute fresh spinach for the frozen kale if desired.
  • Pre-cut butternut squash can save prep time and works well in this recipe.
  • Italian seasoning can be used as a substitute for thyme and sage.
  • Kidney beans can replace white beans without altering the dish significantly.
  • For a slower cooking method, this soup can be made in a crockpot by adjusting cooking times accordingly.

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