Streamlined Cassoulet - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large (1/2 lb.) onion, chopped
2 large carrots, thinly sliced
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth
2/3 c. red wine
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. liquid hot pepper seasoning
2 cans (14 oz. each) white kidney beans (cannellini), drained
2 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 lb. turkey kielbasa sausage, cubed

Preparation

In a 5 or 10-quart pan over high heat, combine onion, carrots, bell pepper, garlic and 1/2 cup water.
Stir often as vegetables begin to wilt.
Add more water if needed.
Continue to cook until vegetables are thoroughly softened.
Add tomatoes, broth, wine, thyme, bay leaf, pepper and liquid pepper; simmer covered for 45 minutes to blend flavors.