Colorful Minestrone
"Butternut squash, a leek and fresh kale make my minestrone different from most others. Not only do ingredients like this help keep the fat grams down, but they create a lovely blend of flavors.—Tiffany Anderson-Taylor, Gulfport, Florida..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 small onion, chopped
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1 medium leek (white portion only), thinly sliced
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2 ounces sliced pancetta or 2 bacon strips, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
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2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
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2 celery ribs, chopped
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1 medium potato, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
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1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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2 cups fresh baby spinach, cut into thin strips
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1 cup thinly sliced fresh kale
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1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
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6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
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