Winter Minestrone
INGREDIENTS
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•Good olive oil
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•4 ounces pancetta, ½-inch-diced
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•1½ cups chopped yellow onions
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•2 cups (½-inch) diced carrots (3 carrots)
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•2 cups (½-inch) diced celery (3 stalks)
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•2½ cups (½-inch) diced peeled butternut squash
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•1½ tablespoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
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•2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
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•26 ounces canned or boxed chopped tomatoes, such as Pomi
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•6 to 8 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
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•1 bay leaf
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•Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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•1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
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•2 cups cooked small pasta, such as tubetti (see note)
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•8 to 10 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves
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•½ cup good dry white wine
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•2 tablespoons store-bought pesto
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•Garlic Bruschetta
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•Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
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