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Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 strips of smoked bacon, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 medium red onion, peeled, halved and finely chopped
• 2 carrots, washed and finely chopped
• 2 sticks of celery, finely chopped
• 1 zucchini, finely chopped
• 1 small leek, washed and finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 14 1/2 ounce can chopped plum tomatoes
• 1 large potato, scrubbed and diced
• 1 cup Romanesco cauliflower or cauliflower florets
• 1 15 1/2 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 4 cup (one 1-qt. container) reduced-sodium vegetable broth, preferably organic
• Large handful curly kale, stalks removed, chopped (about 2 cups)
• 1/2 cup mixed small pasta shapes or broken spaghetti
• Small bunch of fresh basil (optional)
• Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
• 5 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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