Maltese Kusksu Minestra Soup

Name: Maltese Kusksu Minestra Soup
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil; 2 clove minced garlic; 1/2 c diced celery; 1/2 c chopped onion; 1 bay leaf; 10 oz diced zucchini; 1/2 red bell pepper, diced; 1 c peeled diced fresh pumpkin or butternut squash; 4 c chicken broth or vegetable broth; 1 can(s) (15 ounce) diced tomatoes; 1 can(s) (8 ounce) tomato sauce; 1 tsp fennel seed; 1 tsp dried mint; 1 tsp dried basil; 1/2 tsp dried rosemary; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; · salt and black pepper; 1/2 c uncooked large israeli couscous; 1 can(s) (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained; 2 Tbsp chopped fresh italian parsley; 1/2 c freshly grated parmesan cheese