Minestrone Soup

Name: Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup diced onion; 1 cup diced carrot; 1 cup diced celery; 2 cloves garlic ((minced)); 1 cup Yukon gold potatoes ((1/2 inch-diced)); 1 medium zucchini ((1/2 inch-diced)); 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1 teaspoon thyme ((roughly chopped)); 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 6 cups vegetable broth; 15 ounces can diced tomatoes ((undrained)); 1 cup water; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup dry ditalini pasta; 15 ounces canned kidney beans ((drained and rinsed)); 2 cups chopped kale ((or spinach)); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; fresh chopped parsley (, for serving (optional)); grated parmesan ( , for serving (optional)); Dutch oven bread (, for serving (optional))