INGREDIENTS
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1 pound dried cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
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1 head garlic, halved horizontally and loose paper skin discarded
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1 sprigs fresh sage
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4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, vegetable broth, or water
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1 28 ounce can whole peeled tomatoes in puree, undrained, cut up
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6 tablespoons olive oil
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Salt
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Ground black pepper
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2/3 cup chopped pancetta (optional)
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1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
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1 cup chopped carrots (2 medium)
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1 cup chopped celery (2 stalks)
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2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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4 cups chopped kale or Swiss chard
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1 cup snipped fresh parsley
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8 slices Italian bread
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1 clove garlic
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1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Olive oil (optional)