Slow Cooker White Beans

Cooking Time: 6 hrs    Servings: 8

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Great White Northern Beans, rinsed and picked over
• 1 medium celery rib, coarsely chopped
• 2 large shallots, diced 
• 1 large carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped
• ¼ lb smoked bacon diced (turkey bacon works great!)
• 2 large cloves of garlic, coarsely chopped
• 5 quarts chicken broth or stock, vegetable stock, or cold water
• 1 - 2" sprig fresh rosemary
• 1 dried bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• ½ cup Olive Scene medium Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Directions:

1. Combine all the ingredients except for the olive oil in a large slow cooker.
2. Set the cooker to high for 6 hours.
3. Once the beans are tender, taste and adjust seasoning.
4. Drain the beans with a slotted spoon and serve slathered in a fresh medium intensity Extra Virgin Olive Oil with crusty bread.