Tuscan-Kale-and-Squash Minestra

By sandycon

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• One 2-pound butternut squash, neck only, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 1/2 cups)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary
• 1 pound Tuscan kale, stemmed and leaves coarsely chopped
• 4 cups chicken stock
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 cup ditalini or tubettini pasta
• 1 cup drained canned navy beans
• Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and garlic toasts, for serving

Details

Servings 2
Cooking time 45mins
Adapted from foodandwine.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the onion, cover and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, 4 minutes. Add the squash, cover and cook, stirring, until lightly browned in spots but not tender, 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and rosemary and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the kale and cook, stirring, until wilted, 5 minutes. Add the stock, cover and simmer until the kale and squash are just tender, 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain the pasta.

Add the pasta and navy beans to the soup and simmer until the soup is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Ladle the soup into deep bowls and garnish with shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Serve with garlic toasts.