Butternut Squash and Kale Minestrone

Bianca made this fabulous soup tonight, another perfect dinner for a chilly night in Santa Cruz. The butternut squash almost melted into the broth making it thick and creamy, absolutely delicious! Great job Bianca!

Recipe
-3 celery stalks, finely chopped
-3 carrots, peeled & chopped
-1 white onion, diced
-1 bay leaf, dried
-4 cloves garlic, minced
-1/2 tsp salt
-1 tsp dried rosemary
-32 oz vegetable broth
-1 can diced tomatoes
-1 can white beans
-1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into small pieces
-1 bunch of kale, washed and chopped
-1 cup brown rice pasta spirals
Combine all ingredients except kale and pasta in the bowl of a crockpot. Cover and cook on low, 6-8 hours. 20-30 minutes before eating, add the pasta. 20 minutes before eating, add the kale to the crockpot and cover again. Just before serving, remove bay leaf. Ladle soup into bowls.

Enjoy,
<3 Dani