Minestrone with Butternut Squash and Fresh Corn Recipe - (4.6/5)

Ingredients

• 2 Tbs. olive oil
• 1 cup sliced leeks
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 tsp. salt, optional
• 4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.)
• 1 Tbs. chopped fresh sage, or 2 tsp. dried sage
• 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 large tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped (1 cup)
• 2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (3/4- to 1-inch cubes)
• 2 cups green beans or flat beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 15-oz. can or 1 1/2 cups cooked white beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
• 1/2 tsp. balsamic vinegar