Filippo Berio Minestrone

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 1 celery heart, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbsp dried thyme
• 2 cans (15 1/2 oz each) cannellini or great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cans (14 1/2 oz each) chicken broth
• 3 cups water
• 1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice
• 6 oz kale, stems removed, chopped
• 1 cup elbow macaroni
• Salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese