*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           NORTHERN WHITE BEANS

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/4   c            Extra virgin olive oil
     1/2   c            Onion -- diced
     1/4   lb           Pancetta -- diced
   1                    Bratwurst -- diced
   1                    Chicken leg -- boned,
                        - skin removed, and diced
     3/4   c            Dried Northern White Beans,
                        - soaked in water overnight
                        - and drained.
   1       lg           Tomato -- peeled, seeded,
                        -   and diced
   2       c            Chicken stock
   2                    Bay leaves
     1/2   bn           Thyme -- chopped
                        Salt and pepper (to taste)

  In a medium saucepan place the olive oil and heat it on medium high until
  it is hot.  Add the onions and sauté them for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they
  are tender. Add the pancetta, bratwurst, and chicken. Sauté the ingredients
  for 5 minutes. Add the soaked beans, tomatoes, chicken stock, bay leaves,
  and thyme. Simmer the beans for 1-1/2 hours, or until they are tender. Add
  the salt and the pepper, and stir them in. Remove the bay leaves and strain
  off the liquid (reserve it for a future use).
 


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