Kale and White Bean Soup with Canadian Bacon | Just A Pinch Recipes

Ingredients

• 3-4 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra-virgin
• 1 stalk(s) celery, diced
• 3/4 cup(s) diced onion (about 1/2 med. onion)
• 2-3 - carrots, diced
• 1/4 - bell pepper, any color, diced
• 2 clove(s) garlic, finely minced
• 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1/4-1/2 cup(s) canadian bacon, diced
• 4 cup(s) chicken stock (kitchen basics brand is recommended)
• 1-2 cup(s) water
• 3 can(s) cannellini beans, rinsed, drained, and divided
• 1 parmesan cheese rind (about 2" x 2")
• 2 teaspoon(s) dried thyme or bundle of fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoon(s) fresh rosemary, finely minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 3-6 cup(s) kale-remove leaves from stem, chopped
• 4 tablespoon(s) fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup(s) additional grated real parmesan for garnish
• - salt and pepper, to taste (about 1 tsp. each)
• - additional chicken base or boullion, if desired
• 1-3 dash(es) liquid smoke flavoring, if desired