SLOW COOKER TUSCAN WHITE BEAN STEW

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Categories     Lunch     Bean     Winter     Soup/Stew     Vegetable     Sauté

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons EVOO
6 ounces pancetta
1 ear onion (chopped fine)
2 ribs celery (cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
2 ears carrots
8 cloves garlic cloves (smashed)
1 pound dried cannellini beans
4 cups chicken broth
4 cups water
2 ears bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces kale (stemmed and cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 can diced tomatoes (14/5 ounce)
1 sprig rosemary

Steps:

  • Create a cartouche from parchment paper that can lay over the stew while cooking. Heat oil. Add pancetta and cook until crispy (6 - 8 minutes). Transfer pancetta to a small bowl and set aside until the end.
  • Add onion, celery, and carrots to fat in skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are lightly browned (10 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant (1 minute). Transfer mixture to slow cooker.
  • Add beans, broth, water, bay leaves, s & p to slow cooker; stir to combine. Gently press parchment on top of stew. Cover and cook for 9 hours.
  • Discard parchment. Stir in kale, tomatoes, and rosemary sprig. Cover and cook until kale is tender (30 to 45 minutes on high).
  • Discard bay leaves, rosemary. Use back of spoon to mash some beans against the side of the slow cooker to thicken stew. Stir in pancetta. Serve drizzled with EVOO.

MARUGHU MOMODU
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This stew is delicious and it's so easy to make. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and walk away.


Shuvo Bd
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Vevakan 783
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I love this stew! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Vanellope Capahi
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This stew is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day. It's hearty and flavorful, and it's easy to make.


damon ferrara
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I'm not a big fan of beans, but I loved this stew. The broth is so flavorful and the beans are cooked perfectly.


BABU OFFICIAL
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This stew is delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of beans, kale, and sausage.


Jayne Carpenter
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I love this stew! It's so hearty and flavorful. I always make a big batch so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Emma Kendi
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover beans. I had some canned beans in my pantry and I didn't know what to do with them. This stew was the perfect solution. It's delicious and easy to make.


Dynasty Forlife
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This stew is easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and walk away. It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


As Tuhen
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this stew, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's hearty and flavorful, and the beans are cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Helen Jones
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This stew is delicious! The beans are cooked perfectly and the broth is so flavorful. I love the addition of kale and sausage. This is a great recipe for a cold winter day.


Norma Vukicevic
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I made this stew last night and it was a hit with my family. The kids loved the beans and the adults loved the flavorful broth. I will definitely be making this again.


Umair sheikhana Nasir sheikhana
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This stew is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and walk away. When I come home, dinner is ready!


Emily Solecki
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This Tuscan white bean stew is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. The beans are cooked until they are tender and the broth is flavorful and savory. I especially love the addition of kale, which adds a nice pop of color