Spring Minestrone with Mint and Basil Pistou

Name: Spring Minestrone with Mint and Basil Pistou
Ingredients: Spring Minestrone Soup; 4 pieces Thick cut Bacon; 2 Large Leeks, white and light green parts only; 2 Small to medium sized Sweet Onions; 6 Carrots; 1 Fennel Bulb, fronds removed; 3 Celery Stalks; Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 8 cups Chicken or Vegetable broth; 1 bunch Asparagus, woody ends removed; 1 Zucchini; 1 bunch Swiss Chard, preferably green variety; 1 1/2 cups Peas; 3 Cloves of garlic; salt and pepper; Paremesan Cheese and Parmesan Rind; Basil and Mint Pistou; 4.5 cups Basil, lightly packed; 2 cups Mint, lightly packed; 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 tablespoon Pine Nuts; 1 Garlic clove; 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan; 1 teaspoon Salt; Freshly ground black pepper