Ribollita

Ingredients

1/2 pound dried white beans, such as Great Northern or cannellini

Kosher salt

1/4 cup good olive oil, plus extra for serving

1/4 pound large diced pancetta or smoked bacon

2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)

1 cup chopped carrots (3 carrots)

1 cup chopped celery (3 stalks)

3 tablespoons minced garlic (6 cloves)

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 (28-ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes in puree, chopped

4 cups coarsely chopped or shredded savoy cabbage, optional

4 cups coarsely chopped kale

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

6 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade

4 cups sourdough bread cubes, crusts removed

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, for serving

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