Minestrone with Crisp Parmesan Crumbs

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1 pound borlotti beans

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1/2 cup divided, plus more for garnish

1/2 pound pancetta, finely chopped

2 medium onion, finely chopped

4 stalks celery, finely chopped

4 carrots, finely chopped

4 parsnips, finely chopped

3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves

3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves

6 fresh sage leaves, chopped

2 bay leaves

2 (28-ounce) cans whole, peeled tomatoes, drained and hand crushed

6 quarts chicken stock

3 cups fresh white bread crumbs

1 cup grated Parmesan

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper