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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 cup thinly sliced Savoy cabbage
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 2 large stalks of celery, sliced
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 dried bay leaf
• 1 can (28-ounce) chopped tomatoes, with their liquid
• 1 cup cooked chickpeas, drained
• 1 cup dried fusilli pasta
• 1 can (15-ounce) cannellini or white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper