- 225g dried white beans i.e. haricot beans soaked overnight
- 1 tablesp. oil
- 50g streaky bacon, diced
- 225g shin or rib beef, diced
- 1-2 bay leaves
- 2-3 teasp. ground cumin
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2-3 sticks celery, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 400g tin tomatoes
- 2 tablesp. wine vinegar
- 1 litre water
- Salt and black pepper
Garnish
- 6 slices bread, toasted with slices of farmhouse cheese