Ingredients

• 2 slices bacon, cut in pieces
• 1/4 lb chorizo sausage, cut in pieces
• 1/4 lb Italian sausage (or increase chorizo to 1/2 pound)
• 1 lb dried white bean
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Place white beans in large pot full of cold water. Bring to a boil; drain.

2. Cover beans again with cold water and bring to a boil. Add the bacon and sausage and simmer very slowly over low heat for one hour.

3. Heat the olive oil in a separate pan and add the onion. Cook 2-3 minutes and then add the garlic. Mix together and remove to a flameproof casserole. Add the white beans drained, the bacon, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup water. Cook very slowly until the beans are done, as long as two hours, depending on the beans.