Pasta e Fagioli - MA SNAP-ED

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
• 1 onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 carrots, scrubbed and diced
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped (or 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary (or a combination)
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (if you like spicy)
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans(such as navy, cannellini, or GreatNorthern), drained and rinsed
• 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, including the liquid
• 6 to 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta), ditalini, or another small pasta shape
• 1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
• 1 or 2 lemons, scrubbed and quartered
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese