Autumn Tuscan Bread Soup Recipe | Wisconsin Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 medium celery ribs, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
• 1 Yukon Gold potato, cubed
• 6 ounces BelGioioso American Grana® cheese, grated (2 cups) and rind reserved
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 can (15.5 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 small bunch kale, ribs removed and chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
• Zest of 1 medium lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste