Fall Minestrone | Cook Smarts

Ingredients

• 12 oz Butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 1 bunch Swiss chard, leaves torn and stems chopped
• 1/2 Onions, medium, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, chopped
• 2 leaves Sage, fresh, finely chopped
• 8 oz Mushrooms, any button, sliced (look for pre-sliced to save time)
• 1 can Beans, kidney (14 oz / 397 g), drained and rinsed
• 1 Tbsp Oil, olive
• 1/2 tsp Thyme, dried
• 4 cups Stock, any type
• 1 can Tomatoes, petite diced (14 oz / 397 g), drained
• 1 Bay leaves
• 1 Cheese, parmesan rind (opt)
• 2 oz Pasta, any small shape like elbow macaroni or small shells
• 2 tsp Vinegar, balsamic
• 1 oz Cheese, parmesan (opt), grated