Winter Minestrone and Garlic Bruschetta
- Good olive oil
- 4 ounces pancetta, 1/2-inch-diced
- 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
- 2 cups (1/2-inch) diced carrots (3 carrots)
- 2 cups (1/2-inch) diced celery (3 stalks)
- 2 1/2 cups (1/2-inch) diced peeled butternut squash
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 26 ounces canned or boxed chopped tomatoes, such as Pomi
- 6 to 8 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 1 bay leaf
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cooked small pasta, such as tubetti (note below)
- 8 to 10 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup good dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons store-bought pesto
- Garlic Bruschetta (recipe follows)
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
- 1 baguette
- Good olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, cut in half lengthwise
- Produce
- Baby spinach, fresh leaves (8 ounces)
- Bay leaf (1)
- Butternut squash (2 1/2 cups)
- Canned or boxed chopped tomatoes (26 ounces)
- Cannellini beans (1 (15-ounce) can)
- Carrots (2 cups)
- Celery (2 cups)
- Garlic (1 1/2 tablespoons)
- Garlic bruschetta (1)
- Thyme, fresh leaves (2 teaspoons)
- Yellow onions (1 1/2 cups)
- Meat
- Pancetta (4 ounces)
- Canned Goods
- Chicken stock (6 cups)
- Condiments
- Pesto, store-bought (2 tablespoons)
- Cooking & Baking
- Garlic clove (1)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (1)
- Olive oil, Good (2)
- Pasta & Grains
- Pasta, cooked small (2 cups)
- Bread & Baked Goods
- Baguette (1)
- Dairy
- Parmesan cheese (1)
- Beer, Wine & Liquor
- White wine, good dry (1/2 cup)
Preparation
Read recipe preparation on bunkycooks.com
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Published November 19, 2012 (2 months ago).
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