Ingredients: 8 oz bacon, chopped 2 cup chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped celery 2 tbsp minced shallots 1 tbsp minced garlic 1 lb white beans, soaked overnight 2 qt chicken stock 1 bouquet garni 12 oz small diced cooked chicken 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste Romano cheese 1 sm crusty bread loaf Directions:In a stock pot, render the bacon until crispy, remove the bacon. Saute the onions, celery, shallots, and garlic in the bacon fat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the stock, beans and bouquet. Bring up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Allow to cook for about 2 hours or until the beans are tender. Add the diced chicken meat. Season with cayenne, salt and black pepper. Garnish with Romano cheese and serve with crusty bread. |