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Winter Minestrone: A Hearty Dinner

Makes 8 servings

1.  Heat 2 tbs olive oil in a large pot.

2.  Add 1 large onion, 1 celery stalk, and 1 peeled carrot that is diced.

3.  Saute for about 5 minutes.

4.  Add 2 tsps. Italian seasoning, a  dash of hot red pepper flakes, and 2 quarts of vegetable broth

5.  Remove all vegetables from the broth .

6.  Saute for another minute or so until fragrant.

7.  Add 1 can (15 oz.)  of diced tomatoes, 2 cans small white beans, 8 ounces medium diced butternut squash or savoy cabbage, and 1 cup of rigatoni.

8.  Bring to simmer about 15 min.