Fresh Beans in Broth

By Muzungu

Ingredients

• 1-pint fresh beans
• 1-medium yellow onion (sliced very thin)
• 2.5 oz. pancetta
• 2.5 cups water (with one bullion cube)
• 1 -potato (small dice)
• 1 -carrot (diced)
• 3-cloves garlic
• 1-large tomato
• 4-5 leaves of kale or other green
• salt, pepper
• olive oil
• parsley

Preparation

Step 1

1--shell the beans
2--caramelize onions
3--add pancetta till dark pink
4--add potato, carrot, garlic, beans, saute 1-2 mins
5--add broth
6--bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for at least 2 hours until beans are soft
7--when half an hour left, add kale and tomato
8--when 15 minutes left add salt and pepper
9--garnish with parsley