Hearty Winter Minestrone Soup
"Hearty and delicious, this winter minestrone soup is packed with incredible flavor (thanks to the pesto and bacon!) and will please the pickiest eater!..."
INGREDIENTS
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6 ounces bacon or turkey bacon, chopped (about 6 slices)
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1 cup chopped yellow or white onions
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1 1/2 cups diced carrots (about 3-4 carrots)
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1 1/2 cups diced celery (about 5-6 stalks)
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2 1/2 cups peeled and diced butternut squash (about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds)
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4 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed through a garlic press
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 large can (28-ounces) crushed tomatoes
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6 cups low-sodium chicken stock or broth
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1 bay leaf
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Salt and pepper
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1 (15-ounce) can cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
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1 cup small pasta, like ditalini or small shells or elbow macaroni, uncooked
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8 to 10 ounces chopped, fresh baby spinach leaves (optional)
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2 tablespoons store-bought pesto
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Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
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1 crusty baguette (or this Rustic Crusty bread shaped into thinner loaves or slices cut in half)
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Olive oil
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1-2 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half lengthwise (or sub the olive oil and garlic for a garlic-infused olive oil)
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