Recipe: Casual Cassoulet (using canned potatoes, chicken, tomatoes and beans)

CASUAL CASSOULET

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste
1/4 pound smoked sausage (optional), cut in 1/2-inch slices
1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole tomatoes, cut into quarters
1 (15 ounce) can small whole Irish potatoes, drained
1/4 cup white wine
1 (10 ounce) can chicken, undrained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can white kidney beans or great northern beans, rinsed and drained

In a large heavy pot over low heat, add olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is tender and slightly transparent, 3 to 5 minutes.

Add the sausage, if using, and saute until brown, 5 minutes.

Add the herbs, tomatoes, potatoes, wine and water drained from the canned chicken. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

Gently stir in the chicken and beans and heat through, about 10 minutes.

Makes 6 servings
Source: Mary Ann Clayton in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Thursday, February 21, 2002