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Method
Make it happen
- 01
Warm olive oil in a large heavy saucepan; sweat onion and carrot for 7–8 minutes until soft.
- 02
Add garlic and any dry spices, cooking for 30 seconds; stir in chopped tomatoes and vegetable stock.
- 03
Soften leeks with onion and carrots; add tarragon with garlic; simmer beans 20 minutes until sauce coats them.
- 04
Keep at a gentle simmer, stirring now and then until the vegetables and pulses are cooked and the sauce thickens.
- 05
Taste for salt and pepper and serve the stew hot as a complete bowl.