Avocado Shrimp Salad (Gluten-Free)

For many years now, every winter I've made this vegetable bacon soup that is so rich and hearty it resembles a stew. Savory bacon, chunky vegetables, beans, Parmesan rind and chard deliver big, bold flavors. This recipe owes a debt of gratitude to Ina Garten, Open Original Shared Link's, Winter Minestrone recipe for the inspired addition of pesto.
Ingredients:
Olive oil 6 cups chicken stock 24 ounces canned or boxed chopped tomatoes 8 ounces fresh chard, stalk removed, chopped 15-ounce can navy beans, drained and rinsed 4 ounces pancetta, or quality bacon ½-inch-diced 3-4 carrots, diced 3 stalks celery, diced 1 large yellow onion, chopped 2 cups peeled butternut squash, diced into ½-inch cubes 5 cloves minced garlic 1 bay leaf 2 tablespoons pesto 2 teaspoons chopped f...