Fresh Shell Bean Stew

• 2 pounds cranberry beans, shelled (2 cups)
• 2 slices lean bacon
• 1 small onion, halved
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium leek, white and tender green parts only, sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1 poblano chile, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 2 large plum tomatoes-peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 teaspoon chopped thyme
• 1 teaspoon chopped tarragon
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

1. In a medium saucepan, cover the cranberry beans with 1 inch of water.
2. Add the bacon and onion and bring to a boil.
3. Simmer over low heat until the beans are tender, about 15 minutes.
4. Discard the bacon and onion and transfer the beans and their cooking liquid to a bowl.
5. In the same saucepan, heat the olive oil.
6. Add the leek, garlic and poblano and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 12 minutes.
7. Add the beans and their cooking liquid and bring to a simmer.
8. Add the tomato and simmer over moderate heat until tender, about 3 minutes.
9. Stir in the thyme and tarragon and season with salt and pepper.
10. Serve the stew hot or warm.

cranberry beans, lean bacon, onion, extravirgin olive oil, only, garlic, poblano chile, tomatoes, thyme, tarragon, salt

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/september-2008-fresh-shell-bean-stew (may not work)