Minestrone Genovese (Vegetable Soup With Pesto) Recipe

• 1 1/3 c. Dry white kidney beans, soaked
• 8 c. Water
• 2 lrg Potatoes, diced
• 1/2 lb Butternut squash, peeled & diced
• 3 lrg Zucchini, minced finely
• 1 x Tomato, peeled, seeded & minced
• 1/3 lb Mushrooms, sliced
• 1 x Carrot, finely minced
• 2 x Celery ribs, finely minced
• 1 lrg Garlic clove, chopped
• 1 x Yellow onion, finely sliced
• 1/3 c. Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp Coarse sea salt
• 1/2 lb Tubular pasta
• 2 Tbsp. Pesto, see recipe
•     Extra virgin olive oil

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