INGREDIENTS
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1/2 pound dried cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
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2 medium carrots, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
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2 celery stalks, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
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4 (14.5 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
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1 bay leaf
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2 fresh sage leaves
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2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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5 ounce package baby Kale leaves (or chopped Lacinato kale)
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8 slices day-old crusty whole-grain bread, torn into 1-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese