Pasta, Kale and White Bean Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup frozen chopped kale, thawed and squeezed dry
• 3 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 3 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 1/2 cups small pasta, such as ditalini (about 8 ounces)
• 1 15-ounce can white beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan, plus 1 small piece rind
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme