Squash and Bean Minestrone

Name: Squash and Bean Minestrone
Prep time: 3 h 50 min
Cook time: 3 h 50 min
Total time: 3 h 50 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 1 kilograms butternut squash (about , peeled, cut into 1/2 pieces; 454 grams dried navy or cannellini (white kidney) beans; 2 smalls celery stalks with leaves (from celery heart), chopped; 2 bunches flat-leaf spinach, thick stems removed; 237 milliliters chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 454 grams green beans, trimmed, cut into 1 pieces; 12 servings Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 2 leeks, white and pale-green parts only, finely chopped; 2 liters low-sodium chicken broth; 59 milliliters olive oil plus more for drizzling; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 454 grams pasta (such as tiny shells or pipette); 12 servings Arugula Salsa Verde (for serving); 680 grams smoked ham hocks (about

The recipe Squash and Bean Minestrone could satisfy your Mediterranean craving in around 3 hours and 50 minutes. This recipe covers 25% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 25g of protein, 17g of fat, and Head to the store and pick up butternut squash, olive oil, garlic cloves, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the onion you could follow this main course with the Candy Corn Cupcakes as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. It works well as a main course.

Instructions

Remove meat from ham hocks and cut into large pieces; set meat aside.

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Place navy beans and ham bones in a large pot; add cold water to cover by 2". Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 2 minutes.

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Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 1 hour.

Heat 1/4 cup oil in another large heavy pot over medium-low heat.

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Add ham hock meat, onion, leeks, celery, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 20 minutes.

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Add squash, green beans, navy beans and soaking liquid, broth, and bones to pot. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; reduce heat to low, cover, and gently simmer until navy beans are tender, 1 1/2–2 hours.

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When soup is almost finished cooking, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente.

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Drain and transfer to a large bowl.

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Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and add 1/4 cup parsley and toss to coat.

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Discard ham bones.

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Add spinach and remaining 3/4 cup parsley to soup.

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Divide soup among bowls.

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Add pasta, top with Arugula Salsa Verde, and drizzle with oil.

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DO AHEAD: Soup can be made up to 3 days ahead.

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Let cool; cover and chill.

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Servings:

1kilograms

butternut squash (about , peeled, cut into 1/2" pieces 454grams

dried navy or cannellini (white kidney) beans 2smalls

celery stalks with leaves (from celery heart), chopped 2bunches

flat-leaf spinach, thick stems removed 237milliliters

chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided 2

garlic cloves, finely chopped 454grams

green beans, trimmed, cut into 1" pieces 12servings

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper 2

leeks, white and pale-green parts only, finely chopped 2liters

low-sodium chicken broth 59milliliters

olive oil plus more for drizzling 1large

onion, finely chopped 454grams

pasta (such as tiny shells or pipette)12servings

Arugula Salsa Verde (for serving)680grams

smoked ham hocks (about

Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio

Italian works really well with Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. You could try Rodano Vigna Viacosta Chianti Classico. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 30 dollars per bottle.