Minestrone

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¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving

1 cup chopped mirepoix (such as onion, carrot, celery, leek, or fennel)

¾ tsp. kosher salt, plus more if desired

3 large cloves garlic, sliced

¼ tsp. crushed red pepper

1 to 2 oz. sliced or chopped cured meat (such as salami) (optional)

1 cup chopped fresh or canned tomatoes

3 cups cooked beans or 2 (15-oz.) cans beans, rinsed and drained

2 to 3 cups coarsely chopped raw hearty greens (such as collard greens, escarole, or cabbage) or tender greens (such as kale, spinach, or broccoli rabe)

½ to 1 cup chopped root vegetables or winter squash (optional)

Parmesan rind (optional)

6 cups liquid (such as broth from homemade beans, stock, or liquid from cans of tomatoes)

1 cup small pasta (optional)

1 cup loosely packed fresh herbs (such as parsley, thyme, oregano, or basil), chopped

Pesto, ricotta, olive tapenade, and/or grated Parmesan cheese, for topping (optional)

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