White Beans and Sausage in a Clay Pot

Heat the clay pot over a medium high flame (place the pot on a diffuser if using an electric range). Or heat a stainless steel saucepan over medium heat.

Heat oil in the pan. Chop onion, then peel and dice carrot, and chop celery all in a small dice. Cook onion, carrot, and celery in the oil for about 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another two minutes.

Working in batches if necessary, brown sausages in the oil with the vegetables. Stir in herbs, tomatoes, beans, water or stock, and a bit of salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cover with a lid and cook for about 10 minutes.

Remove sausages from the mixture and cut into 2 inch pieces then mix back in with the beans. Adjust seasoning if necessary with additional salt and pepper. Serve warm.