- 2 pounds winter squash, such as acorn, Hubbard or butternut, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- Salt and pepper
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large leek, white and light green parts cut into small dice
- 2 medium onions, cut into small dice
- ½ pound semi-dry Spanish chorizo or smoked kielbasa, cut into thin coins
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- 3 cups cooked cannellini beans, from 1 pound dry or use 2 (15-ounce) cans, rinsed and drained
- 8 cups water, bean broth or vegetable stock, plus more as needed
- 1 pound kale, mustard greens or beet greens, tough stems removed, leaves blanched briefly, squeezed dry and cut into ½-inch ribbons
To serve, ladle into bowls. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil."