Everything But the Kitchen Sink Soup by Cotter Crunch

– 1 tsp olive oil
– 1 cup chopped onion
– 4 ounces pancetta or chopped uncured bacon
– 2/3 cup chopped celery (about 2 large celery ribs)
– 1 cup chopped or 1/2 inch sliced carrots
– 2 cups peeled cube cut squash (370 grams or close to 3/4 lb)
– 1/2 tsp garlic powder or 1 tspminced garlic
– 1/2 tsp cumin
– pinch of paprika – close to 1/4 tsp
– 1 1/4 cup green beans (chopped, ends removed)
– 1 cup a blend of uncooked rice (wild rice and long grain white rice work great)
– 1/2 tsp kosher salt
– black pepper to taste
– 6 – 6 1/2 cups veggie broth or chicken broth
– 2 cups loosely packed spinach or other leafy green
– Optional Parmesan to garnish
– Red pepper flakes to garnish
– Pinch of Sea Salt for platting
– Herbs to garnish (cilantro) – optional
– Optional additional Add-ins: 4-5 ounces Roasted turkey, smoked ham, chickpeas, etc.

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 54 min