French Boiled White Beans

This is a recipe from a Sunset French Cookbook from 1977 that I still use - it is starting to fall apart. This dish is really good with lamb.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 50 mins
• Serves: 6-8

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.