Minestrone al pesto

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonOlive oil
1smallOnion chopped
1Celery stalk; sliced
2Carrots
2cupsPeeled and cubed winter squash; (butternut or
; buttercup)
2 cups cooked beans; (great northern,
; chickpea or pinto)
4Fresh sage leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
1cupItalian parsley; (leaves only)
2smallsOr 1 large clove garlic; minced
¼cupWalnuts
cupBest quality olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

SOUP

PESTO INGREDIENTS

In a heavy saucepan (3 quart), saute onion in oil with pinch of salt for 2 minutes. Add remaining vegetables plus sage and cook for 10 minutes more over medium heat. You may add a tablespoon of water if needed. Add beans and 5 cups of water, bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and gently simmer 20 to 30 minutes or until squash falls apart when pressed with a spoon. Season with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, wash and dry parsley, mince garlic, then combine pesto ingredients in a blender or processor. Puree and check for seasoning.

Serve one tablespoon of pesto over each bowl of soup.

S: 8 servings

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Recipe by: CHEF DU JOUR SHOW #DJ9205 Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.