"Here’s a meaty, cold-weather stew laden with white beans, sweet Italian sausage, rosemary, thyme, cumin and garlic It is deeply flavored and complex, but quite easy to make Pan-fry the sausages in a bit of olive oil, then sauté the vegetables with cumin and tomato paste in the drippings..."
INGREDIENTS
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2
tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
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1
pound sweet Italian sausage, sliced 3/4-inch thick
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1
tablespoon tomato paste
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½
teaspoon ground cumin
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2
medium carrots, finely diced
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2
celery stalks, finely diced
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1
onion, chopped
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2
garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1
pound dried great Northern beans, rinsed and picked through
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2
teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
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2
thyme sprigs
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1
large rosemary sprig
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1
bay leaf
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2
teaspoons balsamic vinegar, plus more for serving
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½
teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste