INGREDIENTS
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Ingredients
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8 ounces dry navy, Great Northern, or cannellini beans (white kidney beans)
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6 cups water
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1 pound beef or lamb stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
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4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
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2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
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2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 large onion, cut into wedges
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1 cup dry white wine
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6 cloves garlic, minced (1 tablespoon)
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3 bay leaves
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Toasted French bread slices (optional)