smoked sausage cassoulet

ingredients:

1 small onion, diced

2 small carrots, diced

2 ribs celery, sliced

2 tsp. minced garlic

2 tsp. herbs de Provence

1 pound grass-fed sausage or Andouille bison sausage, cooked and sliced

1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes, drained

1 (15 oz.) can navy beans, rinsed

1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans

1 cup broth (beef or vegetable)

2 small bay leaves

directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp. of olive oil and saute the onions, carrots, celery and garlic over medium heat for five minutes.  Add the herbs and sliced sausage; saute two minutes.

Add all ingredients to a three-quart casserole dish; stir, cover and bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake an additional 30 minutes. Remove from over, add salt and pepper to taste. Serve in small bowls. Complement with a green salad. Garnish with shredded or flaked parmesan cheese, optional.