Butternut Minestrone with Sage, Chickpeas & Chard

Name: Butternut Minestrone with Sage, Chickpeas & Chard
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, small dice; 1 medium carrot, small dice; 1 tablespoon minced fresh sage; 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme; ½ teaspoon dried chili flakes ((or to taste)); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 3 cups small-diced butternut squash ((about ½ of a medium butternut)); 1 medium zucchini, small dice; 1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; salt & ground black pepper, to taste; 1 29 oz can crushed tomatoes; 7 cups vegetable stock; ½ cup dry, small pasta ((I used orzo)); 1 small bunch chard, chopped