INGREDIENTS
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1 pound dried white beans, such as white kidney (cannellini) or great Northern, rinsed and picked over
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1/2 pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch-wide pieces
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2 cups chopped yellow onions
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1/2 cup chopped celery
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2 tablespoons minced shallots
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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2 bay leaves
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne
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2 quarts Chicken Stock or
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canned low-sodium chicken broth
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3/4 pound diced cooked chicken
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1 cup freshly grated pecorino Romano