Vegetable Soup With Rice
["1 c. dried beans", "1 medium-size onion, finely chopped", "2 Tbsp. butter", "2 medium-sized carrots", "salt and pepper", "4 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped", "1 Tbsp. tomato paste", "2 oz. pancetta or rindless bacon, finely chopped", "2 celery stalks, diced", "2 zucchini, diced", "8 c. meat broth", "1 c. green beans, cut into short lengths", "1/2 c. Arborio (short grain) rice", "2 Tbsp. chopped parsley", "6 Tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese"]
["Soak beans overnight in cold water to cover; drain.", "Combine bacon, onion and butter in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat until golden, stirring frequently."]
["beans", "onion", "butter", "carrots", "salt", "tomatoes", "tomato paste", "pancetta", "celery stalks", "zucchini", "meat broth", "green beans", "rice", "parsley", "freshly grated Parmesan cheese"]