Bacon and Bean Stew

Name: Bacon and Bean Stew
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 450g Bacon pieces, diced, or buy a shoulder joint, trim and dice; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 leeks, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 4-6 potatoes, peeled and chopped; 1-2 cloves garlic, chopped; Sprig of thyme; 1 can butterbeans, drained; Black pepper; 1 tablesp. cream (optional); 1-2 tablesp. parsley, chopped; To Serve : Crusty Bread

Experience the hearty warmth of our Bacon and Bean Stew, a comforting dish that brings together rich flavours and wholesome ingredients for a delightful family meal.

4 people

1 h

Nutrition per serving

kcal

359kcal
protein

31.5g
iron

3.5mg

Ingredients

450g Bacon pieces, diced, or buy a shoulder joint, trim and dice
1 onion, finely chopped
2 leeks, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
4-6 potatoes, peeled and chopped
1-2 cloves garlic, chopped
Sprig of thyme
1 can butterbeans, drained
Black pepper
1 tablesp. cream (optional)
1-2 tablesp. parsley, chopped
To Serve: Crusty Bread

Main

450g Bacon pieces, diced, or buy a shoulder joint, trim and dice
1 onion, finely chopped
2 leeks, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
4-6 potatoes, peeled and chopped
1-2 cloves garlic, chopped
Sprig of thyme
1 can butterbeans, drained
Black pepper
1 tablesp. cream (optional)
1-2 tablesp. parsley, chopped
To Serve: Crusty Bread

Place the bacon in a large pot. Cover with cold water, bring to the boil, then pour off the water. Rinse the bacon and return to the pot.

Cover again with cold water and add the onion, leeks, carrots, potatoes, garlic and thyme. Bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 40 minutes.

Stir in the beans, black pepper, cream and parsley and simmer for a further 10-15 minutes. Taste for seasoning.

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Place the bacon in a large pot. Cover with cold water, bring to the boil, then pour off the water. Rinse the bacon and return to the pot.

Cover again with cold water and add the onion, leeks, carrots, potatoes, garlic and thyme. Bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 40 minutes.

Stir in the beans, black pepper, cream and parsley and simmer for a further 10-15 minutes. Taste for seasoning.

Serving Suggestions

Serve in deep bowls with crusty bread.