Name: Squash and Bean Minestrone
Cook time: 50 minutes
Total time: 3 hours 50 minutes (includes soaking time)
Yield: Makes 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 smoked ham hocks (about 1 1/2 pounds); 1 pound dried navy or cannellini (white kidney) beans; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for drizzling; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 leeks, white and pale-green parts only, finely chopped; 2 small celery stalks with leaves (from celery heart), chopped; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 butternut squash (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled, cut into 1/2" pieces; 1 pound green beans, trimmed, cut into 1" pieces; 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 pound small pasta (such as tiny shells or pipette); 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided; 2 bunches flat-leaf spinach, thick stems removed; Arugula Salsa Verde (for serving)

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Squash and Bean MinestroneHirsheimer & Hamilton

To prevent the pasta from getting too soft, we cook it separately and toss it with olive oil and chopped parsley, then spoon it into each bowl of soup.

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