white bean cassoulet

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups onion, chopped
• 11/2 cups (1/2 inch thick) diagonally sliced carrots
• 1 cup (1/2 inch thick) diagonally sliced parsnip
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 - links of smoked sausage, sliced
• 3 cups great northern or navy beans, cooked
• 3/4 cup vegetable or chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 -28 oz. can diced tomatoes undrained
• 1 - bay leaf
• 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup fresh, grated parmesan cheese