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2 cups (dry) navy or northern beans 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1½ cups cooked chicken,

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

2 cups (dry) navy or northern beans 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1½ cups cooked chicken,

White Bean & Chicken Soup

2 cups (dry) navy or northern beans
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1½ cups cooked chicken, chopped
3 cans (14.5oz each) chicken broth (substitute fresh stock if available)
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon ground thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Wash and sort the beans, then soak them overnight.

Melt the butter or margarine in a non-stick skillet. Add the carrots, celery, and onion and sauté until onion begins to turn translucent.

Transfer vegetables to a Crock-Pot. Add the chicken, beans, bay leaf, and thyme. Stir to mix, then add the chicken broth.

Turn Crock-Pot to low setting and allow soup to simmer for 8 to 10 hours. Remove the bay leaf and serve.

It’s even better the second day.

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This story was published on Jan 01, 2010

Community Cookbook Series

For several years, Our State featured recipes from the pages of community and church cookbooks from around North Carolina. These dishes continue to be among some of our most popular and enjoyed.