CASSOULET FOR THE GANG

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Wine lends a warm background taste to this take on a traditional French stew. The recipe feeds 10, making it a great option when you're expecting guests-or wanting some leftovers for weekday lunches! &mdash Lynn Stein, Joseph, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound smoked turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 medium carrots, chopped
1 large onion, cut into wedges
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 teaspoons herbes de Provence
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained, divided
3/4 cup white wine or additional chicken broth, divided

Steps:

In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, saute pork and kielbasa in oil until lightly browned; drain. Add carrots and onion; saute 4 minutes longer. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Place 1 can of beans in a food processor; add 1/4 cup wine. Cover and process until pureed. Stir into meat mixture. Stir in the remaining beans and wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender. Freeze option: Freeze cooled cassoulet in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 959mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 25g protein.