White Beans and Shrimp

By cooksalot

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Camellia Brand Great Northern Beans
• 4 cups chopped onion
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 2 cups chopped bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 3 - 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon thyme
• Black pepper, to taste
• Dash cayenne pepper
• Dash white pepper
• Salt, to taste
• Chicken stock or water, enough to cover beans
• 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 cups heavy cream
• Hot white rice
• Yield:10 - 12

Preparation

Step 1

Cover beans with water, and soak overnight in the refrigerator.
Drain beans.
In a large heavy pot, combine beans, vegetables, seasonings, and stock or water.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 2 - 3 hours, or until beans are tender.
Add shrimp and cream, and simmer until shrimp are cooked and pink, about 5 minutes.
Serve over hot white rice.


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