"Slow Cooker Creamy White Bean Italian Noodle Soup with Rosemary Bacon: hearty, full of greens, and so delicious...perfect for chilly nights!..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 slices thick cut bacon, chopped
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1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
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1 yellow onion, chopped
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1-2 cups cubed butternut squash
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4 carrots chopped
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4 celery stalks chopped
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2-4 cloves garlic, chopped
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2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves ((or 2 teaspoons dried))
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1 tablespoon dried basil
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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chili flakes (add to taste)
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1 pinch kosher salt
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1 pinch black pepper
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
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6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
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1-2 cans (14 ounces) white beans, drained
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4-6 cups roughly chopped kale
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1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
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1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
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2-3 cups egg noodles