Autumn Minestrone Soup {GF}

extra virgin olive oil

medium onion, chopped

large stalk celery, coarsely chopped into ¼" pieces

large carrot, peeled, and coarsely chopped into ¼" pieces

diced pancetta (I used packaged diced pancetta)

garlic, minced

kabocha squash, seeded, peeled, and cut into ½" cubes*

whole peeled tomatoes with their juice, roughly chopped (I used San Marzano)

chicken stock*

sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)

dried rosemary, crushed with your fingers

bay leaf

farro*

(1) 15 ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

(1) 15 ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

bunch of kale, tough stems removed and chopped*

" piece of parmesan cheese rind

salt and pepper,

freshly grated parmesan cheese, for garnish