Minestra Verde - Half Cup Habit

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 lb pancetta (sliced and chopped small)
• 1 medium leeks (white and green parts, chopped)
• 1 small fennel (fresh; bulb chopped)
• 1 large clove garlic (minced)
• 1/2 tsp thyme (dried)
• 1 bay leaf (dried)
• 1/2 tsp paprika (smoked)
• 6 cups water
• 2 cups peas, green (dried; cooked according to package instructions)
• 2 cups zucchini (diced in 1/2" pieces)
• 2 cups spinach (chopped)
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper (black)
• 1/2 cup basil (torn up with your hands, as garnish)
• parmesan cheese (shaved, as topping)