Whole Chard Minestrone

Ingredients

• 1 bunch chard (about 3/4 lb), washed and patted dry
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 large celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• Salt to taste
• 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
• Large pinch of crushed red chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 15 oz can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 Parmesan rind (optional)
• 1 quart chicken stock or vegetable broth
• 2 cups water, plus more as needed
• 1/4 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3/4 cup ditalini or other short pasta
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving