This soup is so delicious and so good for you!  It could almost be a stew it’s so rich and hearty and goes perfectly with my Homemade Croutons!

Recipe

olive oil

2 onions, chopped

3-4 carrots, chopped

3-4 celery stalks, chopped

1 large butternut squash, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces

4-5 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

1 quart (28 oz.) chopped tomatoes

8 cups Organic chicken stock

1 bay leaf

1 cup uncooked small pasta, such as macaroni

1 (15-oz.) can northern white beans, drained and rinsed

8-10 ounces fresh spinach

1/2 cup dry white wine

2 tablespoons pesto

Fresh Parmesan cheese

In a large dutch oven heat the oil and add the onions, carrots, celery, squash, garlic and thyme.  Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.  Add tomatoes, stock and bay leaf.  Bring to a boil and cook until the vegetables are almost tender.  Add the pasta.  Once the pasta is almost cooked add the beans to heat through. Add the wine and spinach, heat until spinach has just wilted.  Turn off heat and add pesto.  Serve with Parmesan and croutons.