Cannellini Bean and Lentil Soup - Lidia

Ingredients

• 4 ounces slab bacon, cut into chunks
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1 medium onion, cut into chunks
• 1 large carrot, cut into chunks
• 2 stalks celery, cut into chunks
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 pound dried cannelini beans, soaked overnight and drained
• 4 fresh bay leaves
• 1/4 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 medium green cabbage, shredded (about 2 pounds)
• 1 pound brown lentils, rinsed
• 3 tablespoons kosher salt
• Grated Grana Padano, for serving