Country Cassoulet

Directions

In a large skillet, combine water, beans, bay leaf, salt and pepper.

Bring to a boil; boil, uncovered, for 2 minutes.

Remove from the heat. Cover and let soak for 1 hour.

Add chicken broth; cover and cook 1 hour. Meanwhile, fry bacon until crisp.

Remove bacon and reserve 2 tablespoons of the drippings.

Brown chicken; set aside. In a 3-qt. casserole, mix beans and cooking liquid, bacon, carrots, onions, celery, tomatoes, garlic, marjoram and sage.

Sprinkle with cloves; top with chicken. Cover and bake at 350℉ (180℃) for 1 hour.

Add sausage. Uncover; bake about 30 minutes more or until beans are tender.

Discard bay leaf. Garnish with chopped.