Fresh Shell Bean Stew Recipe

Name: Fresh Shell Bean Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 pounds cranberry beans, shelled (2 cups); 2 slices lean bacon; 1 small onion, halved; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium leek, white and tender green parts only, sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 poblano chile, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 2 large plum tomatoes-peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 teaspoon chopped thyme; 1 teaspoon chopped tarragon; Salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

2 pounds cranberry beans, shelled (2 cups)
2 slices lean bacon
1 small onion, halved
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium leek, white and tender green parts only, sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 poblano chile, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 large plum tomatoes-peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 teaspoon chopped thyme
1 teaspoon chopped tarragon
Salt and freshly ground pepper

1
In a medium saucepan, cover the cranberry beans with 1 inch of water.
2
Add the bacon and onion and bring to a boil.
3
Simmer over low heat until the beans are tender, about 15 minutes.
4
Discard the bacon and onion and transfer the beans and their cooking liquid to a bowl.
5
In the same saucepan, heat the olive oil.
6
Add the leek, garlic and poblano and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 12 minutes.
7
Add the beans and their cooking liquid and bring to a simmer.
8
Add the tomato and simmer over moderate heat until tender, about 3 minutes.
9
Stir in the thyme and tarragon and season with salt and pepper.
10
Serve the stew hot or warm.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds cranberry beans, shelled (2 cups), 2 slices lean bacon, 1 small onion, halved, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Fresh Shell Bean Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fresh Shell Bean Stew

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