Winning Country Cassoulet Recipe Recipe

Name: Winning Country Cassoulet Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 lb dried navy beans; 3 cups water; 1 bay leaf; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth; 1/4 lb bacon, diced; 4 chicken legs (or thighs); 2 medium carrots, thick sliced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 cup canned diced tomato; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped celery (with leaves); 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 lb smoked sausage, cut into 2-inch pieces; minced fresh parsley

Servings: persons

3/4 lb dried navy beans
3 cups water
1 bay leaf
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1/4 lb bacon, diced
4 chicken legs (or thighs)
2 medium carrots, thick sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup canned diced tomato
1/4 cup coarsely chopped celery (with leaves)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 lb smoked sausage, cut into 2-inch pieces
minced fresh parsley

1
Sort beans and rinse with cold water. In a dutch oven or soup kettle, combine the beans, water and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; boil, uncovered for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened. DO NOT DRAIN.
2
Stir in broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. In the same skillet, brown chicken in reserved drippings on all sides; drain and set aside.
3
In a 3-qt baking dish or Dutch oven, combine the beans with cooking liquid, bacon, carrots, onion, tomatoes, celery, garlic, salt, thyme, sage and pepper. Top with chicken.
4
Cover and bake at 350* for 1 hour. Uncover; add sausage. Bake 30-35 minutes longer or until beans are tender. Discard bay leaf. Garnish with parsley.
5
WINE PAIRINGS: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 lb dried navy beans, 3 cups water, 1 bay leaf, 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Winning Country Cassoulet Recipe 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.

Winning Country Cassoulet Recipe

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