French Boiled White Beans

Name: French Boiled White Beans
Ingredients: 1 lb dried small white beans; 8 cups chicken broth; 8 shallots, sliced thin; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon thyme; 8 parsley sprigs; 1 carrot, finely chopped

7 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 lb dried small white beans
8 cups chicken broth
8 shallots, sliced thin
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon thyme
8 parsley sprigs
1 carrot, finely chopped

Directions

1

Sort through beans, picking out any extraneous materials. Cover beans with hot water and soak overnight. Rinse and drain beans and place in a 4-quart pot.
2

Add chicken broth, shallots, bay leaf, thyme, parsley and carrots.
3

Cover and bring to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer for 2 1/2 hours or until beans have a creamy texture when bitten; stir occasionally.
4

Discard parsley and salt to taste.
5

Prep time does not include over night soak.