Turkey Cassoulet - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 to 2 lb. cooked turkey, cut into 2-inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. butter
1 c. turkey or chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. thyme
2 (1 lb.) cans white beans, without sauce
1/4 c. tomato paste
1/2 to 3/4 lb. smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces

Preparation

In a large saute pan, cook onion in butter until soft and translucent.
Add broth, bay leaf, salt and thyme.
Drain and discard liquid from beans and add beans to pan.
Stir in tomato paste and mix well.
Add turkey cubes and smoked sausage pieces. Turn into a 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 quart stove-to-table casserole dish. Cover and bake in 350\u00b0 preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Uncover and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until hot and bubbly. Serve with a crusty French bread and an assortment of cheese and fresh fruit.
Makes 6 servings.