Hearty and delicious Italian white bean and pancetta soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried white beans
• 4 ounces pancetta, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
• Fresh parsley for garnish