Slow Cooker Cassoulet

Recipe by Babaganosh

This Slow Cooker Cassoulet recipe creates a gourmet stew with smoked meats, hearty beans, and vegetables, and only takes 10 minutes of work!

Ingredients

• 1 small leek (diced)
• 2 large carrots (diced)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tbsp olive oil ((divided))
• 2 stalks celery (diced)
• 10 oz baby Bella Mushrooms ( halved if large)
• 1 28-oz jar diced tomatoes
• 1 cup water
• 1 24-oz jar Randall Beans Great Northern Beans (about 3 cups)
• 1 lb smoked sausage (sliced into 1/3 inch pieces. Spicy Salami and/or Chorizo work great!)
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley leaves ( plus extra for garnish )
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and sauté the diced leek, carrots, and minced garlic for about 5 minutes. Add the celery and sauté for another 3 minutes.
2. Transfer the sauteed vegetables to a slow cooker. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir well. Cook on low for 5 hours.
3. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve hot with chopped parsley as garnish.

View the recipe instructions at Babaganosh