Minestrone Al Pesto Recipe

• 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 sm onion minced
• 1 x celery stalk sliced
• 2 x carrots
• 2 c. peeled cubed winter squash,
•     (butternut or possibly buttercup)
• 1 1/2 c. cooked beans - (to 2 c.)
•     (great northern, chickpea or possibly pinto)
• 4 x fresh sage leaves
•     (or possibly 1/2 tspn dry sage)
•     Sea salt to taste
•     Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
• 1 c. Italian parsley (leaves only)
• 2 sm or possibly 1 large garlic clove chopped
• 1/4 c. walnuts
• 1/3 c. best-quality extra virgin olive oil
•     Sea salt to taste
•     Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste

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