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Kielbasa Cassoulet


 * 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
 * 1/2 Pound Kielbasa Sausage, Cubed
 * 2 onions, Chopped
 * 2 garlic cloves, Minced
 * 2 carrots, Sliced
 * 2 celery Stalks, Chopped
 * 1/2 Teaspoon Dried thyme
 * 1/4 Teaspoon pepper

Cloves
 * 19 Ounces Canned tomatoes
 * 3/4 Cup chicken stock
 * 1 bay leaf
 * 38 Ounces Canned white pea beans, Drained And Rinsed
 * 2 Tablespoons butter
 * 2 garlic cloves, Minced
 * 2 Cup Fresh bread Crumbs
 * 2 Tablespoons Fresh parsley, Chopped

in Large Dutch Oven, Heat oil Over Medium Heat; Cook Sausage, onions, garlic, carrots, celery, thyme, pepper And Cloves. Stir For About 5 Minutes or Until onions Are Softened. Add tomatoes And Break up With Fork. Add chicken stock And bay leaf; Bring to Boil. Add beans. Reduce Heat And Simmer For About 30 Minutes or Until Slightly Thickened. Discard bay leaf. Topping: in Saucepan, Melt butter Over Medium Heat. Add garlic; Cook For About 2 Minutes or Until Softened. Stir in Breadcrumbs And Chopped parsley; Sprinkle Over Cassoulet. Bake in 350 Degree Oven For About 30 Minutes or Until Crusty And Golden on Top, bubbly And Heated Through.

Paula in California

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