Crock Pot White Kidney Beans With Rosemary

Submitted by Lennie

"Real comfort food; even better when it's reheated the next day -- if you have any left."

 

• Ready In: 10hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 ounces pancetta, finely chopped or 3 ounces prosciutto, if you can't find pancetta
• 1 large red onion, peeled and diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large potato, peeled and grated
• 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
• 1⁄4 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained
• 2 (19 ounce) cans white kidney beans, drained and rinsed

directions

1. In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and add pancetta; cook until it just begins to brown then place in your slow cooker.
2. Note: if you are using the prosciutto, skip the above step and instead heat the oil for the onions, next step.
3. Reduce heat to medium and add onion to pan; cook, stirring, often softened.
4. Add garlic, grated potato, rosemary, parsley, salt and pepper to pan; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
5. Stir in tomatoes and bring to a boil; cook, stirring, until liquid is reduced by about 1/3, which will take about 2 minutes.
6. Add mixture to slow cooker, along with the beans.
7. Stir well, then add just enough water to barely cover mixture.
8. Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or High for 4 to 5 hours, until mixture is hot and bubbly.
9. If using the prosciutto, stir in about 30 minutes before serving if cooking on High, or 1 hour before serving if cooking on Low.

Reviews

[Christine in Chicago]

Oh, my! This really IS the ultimate comfort food! I asked DH if I should make it again, and his response? "Yes. Every night, if you want to." High praise, indeed! This dish will be making a regular appearance on our table this fall and winter. Followed the recipe exactly, added fresh shredded parm, s&p before serving. YUM!

 

[The Pixelated Vegetarian]

When I saw the title of this recipe, I knew I had to make it. Since I'm a vegetarian, I subbed some extra beans for the meat and added about 1/2 t liquid smoke. My husband put soy sauce in his, and said it was great. I'll kick up the garlic next time, and maybe add some celery or carrots.

 

[Meanerney]

Delicious soup for an evening at home by the fire! I used prosciutto, but would recommend adding it about 1/2 hour before serving on low or 1/4 hour on high.

 

[Cinnamon girl]

This was really delicious. I cooked it on the stove top as I don't have a crock pot.