Autumn Minestrone

Moosewood recipe

• Ready In: 52 mins
• Serves: 7

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons canola oil
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2 1⁄2 cups  peeled and cubed  winter squash (I have used acorn, butternut and buttercup)
• 2  stalks celery, diced
• 1⁄2 cup  peeled and diced carrot
• 2 1⁄2 cups  cubed potatoes
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 6  cups vegetable broth (or water)
• 4  cups  chopped kale
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a big pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onions and garlic; stir and saute for 5 minutes.
3. Add in the squash, celery, carrots, potatoes, oregano, salt, pepper, and water.
4. Bring to a boil, lower heat and cook until potatoes are done (10 minutes or so).
5. Add in the kale and beans; let simmer for 5-7 minutes or until kale is tender and the beans are heated; season to taste with additional salt/pepper if desired.
6. Serve immediately.