Risi e Fagioli

Serves 4

• 1/4 C extra virgin olive oil

• 1/2 small onion, finely diced

• 1 carrot, peeled and finely diced

• 1 celery rib, finely diced

• 1/4 C pancetta, finely diced (optional)

• 2/3 C canned whole plum tomatoes, cut up with juices

• 3 C canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

• 2 bay leaves

• 3 C chicken stock + more as needed

• Sea salt

• Black pepper

• 3/4 C arborio rice

• 1 tbsp un…