White beans & sausage

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsGreat Northern beans; rinsed & drained
6cups;Water
1poundsGerman or Polish sausage sliced
3tablespoonsSafflower or corn oil
1largeOnion; chopped
2largesGarlic clove; minced
3largesCarrot; thinly sliced
2eachesCelery stalk; sliced
1teaspoonThyme, dried leaves
½cupParsley, fresh; minced
2largesTomatoes, peeled & chopped
½cup;Water
1eachBay leaf
Salt & pepper; to taste
White wine vinegar

Directions

YIELD: 6 SERVINGS

Combine beans and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon and set aside. Pour off rendered fat and wipe pan clean with a paper towel. Heat oil and saut‚ onion and garlic for 2 minutes; add carrots, celery, thyme and parsley. Continue to saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and water. Add bay leaf and salt and black pepper lightly. Cook, covered, until vegetables are tender.

Then, remove from heat. Add to beans, along with sausage, after an hour. Simmer, covered, until beans are tender and flavors are mingled. Add salt and vinegar to taste. Source: MAINPORK.ZIP Submitted By SAM WARING On 01-31-95