Corn Stock Veggie Soup

Ingredients

• 6 ears corn
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, 1 sliced in half,2 minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 bunch chard leaves, stems removed,sliced (about 10 oz.)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 yellow squash, halved lengthwise,cut in 1/2 inch slices
• 1 head broccoli, florets only (about 12 oz.)
• 5 plum tomatoes, in 1/2 inch dice (about 1 lb.)
• 8 slices Italian bread, 1 inch thick,grilled or toasted
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese