Traditional Pasta e Fagioli

Ingredients

• 3 cups dried small white beans, such as risina or navy
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1 celery stalk, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 4 garlic cloves (2 minced, 2 crushed)
• 1 small dried red chile, crumbled
• 1 small sprig fresh rosemary, plus more, finely chopped, for garnish
• 1 bay leaf (preferably fresh)
• 8 to 9 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
• 1/4 cup shredded peeled carrot
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/2 bunch Swiss chard, stemmed and thinly sliced crosswise (3 cups)
• 2 cups small pasta shells
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

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