Tortellini Soup with Beans and Chard

olive oil

medium onion, chopped

garlic, minced

tomato paste

red pepper flakes

low-sodium broth (veggie or chicken)

diced tomatoes, or 2-3 tomatoes, seeded and diced

cannelini beans, drained and rinsed (or 1½ cups cooked white beans)

herbes de Provence or Italian seasoning

bay leaf

Parmesan rind

(optional)

Salt and pepper

fresh whole wheat cheese tortellini (or 6 oz. dried)

bunch Swiss chard (or other leafy green)

Freshly grated Parmesan, to finish