winter minestrone with cauliflower and cabbage

Ingredients

• 1 can drained and rinsed canned red kidney beans
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup or more diced bacon or pancetta
• 1 large onion, cut into 1/2 inch dice
• 2 large cloves garlic , minced
• 1 can 14 1/2 ounces drained and chopped plum tomatoes
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh finely chopped or 1 tsp dries
• 10 cups chicken or beef stock
• 2 medium potatoes peeled or not, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1/2 package baby carrots
• 2 medium ribs celery with leaves, sliced
• 2 cups thinly shredded savoy cabbage
• 1 small head fresh cauliflower florettes cut up
• 1 cup arborio rice or barley
• 3/4 cup frozen peas or fresh
• - salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 1 clove freshly grated parmigiani-reggiano cheese
• 1 large beef knucle for soup with meat (optional)