Tuscan Beef Meatball and White Bean Soup

Ingredients

Meatballs:

• 1 pound Ground Beef (80% lean or leaner)
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• 1/3 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Soup:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 8 cups beef broth
• 1 Parmesan cheese rind (3 to 4 inches)
• 2 small sprigs fresh rosemary
• 2 small sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 cup dry farro
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups fresh chopped kale, ribs removed

Serving Suggestion:

• 1/2 French baguette, cut into 16 slices, 1/4 inch thick
• 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, addtional for garnish