Tuscan Chard and Cannellini Bean Soup

By Callinectes Sapidus

4.74 / 5

25min

30min

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2 slices smoked bacon finely chopped
1 onion chopped
1 clove garlic minced
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 cups chicken broth or more as needed
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans drained and rinsed - or more to taste
2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 ounces Parmesan cheese rind
1 bunch red or white Swiss chard
¼ cup uncooked small pasta, such as orzo or pastina
5 large fresh sage leaves minced
5 leaves fresh basil coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese grated, divided
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil divided