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Sort through the beans for stones or dirt, and rinse under cold running water before you begin.

• 3 ounces dried cannellini beans (1/2 cup)
• 3 ounces dried great northern beans (1/2 cup)
• 3 ounces dried pinto beans (1/2 cup)
• 8 1/2 cups water
• 4 ounces bacon, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 2 ribs celery, strings removed, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1/2 savoy cabbage (about 12 ounces), thinly sliced
• 5 1/2 cups Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• 6 day-old 1/2-inch-thick slices country-style bread, torn into small pieces
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional

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