Squash and Bean Minestrone

Ingredients

• 2 smoked ham hocks (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1 pound dried navy or cannellini (white kidney) beans
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for drizzling
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 leeks, white and pale-green parts only, finely chopped
• 2 small celery stalks with leaves (from celery heart), chopped
• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 butternut squash (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled, cut into 1/2" pieces
• 1 pound green beans, trimmed, cut into 1" pieces
• 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 pound small pasta (such as tiny shells or pipette)
• 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided
• 2 bunches flat-leaf spinach, thick stems removed
• Arugula Salsa Verde (for serving)

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