Minestrone Soup

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 4 ounces bacon (1/2-inch diced (4-5 slices))
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cups butternut squash (1/2-inch diced & peeled (about 1 pound))
• 2 cups carrots (1/2-inch diced (4 carrots))
• 2 cups celery (1/2-inch diced (3 stalks))
• 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (about 1 medium)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
• 1 pound kale (stems removed and leaves coarsely chopped)
• 28 ounces canned chopped tomatoes
• 6 to 8 cups low sodium chicken stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (plus additional as needed (depending upon the saltiness of the stock))
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cups cooked whole wheat small pasta (such as elbow (about 1 cup dry))
• 1 can cannellini beans ((14 ounces) drained and rinsed)
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
• Baguette (cut into 1/2 inch thick diagonal slices)