step 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
step 2
In a very hot large pot, add Olive Oil (1 tsp), Smoked Turkey Kielbasa (1 pckg) and Canadian Bacon (5 slices). Cook until brown.
step 3
Season Chicken Drumsticks (5) with Salt (to taste), Simply Organic Black Pepper, Medium Grind (to taste), and Fresh Thyme (1 Tbsp).
step 4
Remove the smoked turkey kielbasa and the Canadian bacon from the pan when crispy. Add the chicken drumsticks, turning as they brown. Remove the chicken from the pot and set the meat aside.
step 5
In the same pot, add the Carrots (2), Onions (1 1/2), and Garlic (3 cloves). Add in Simply Organic Nutmeg, Ground (1/2 tsp), Bay Leaves (2), Fresh Parsley (3 sprigs), and Fresh Thyme (1 Tbsp).
step 6
Sweat the vegetables until the onions is translucent and add the Tomatoes (2) then cook for a few additional minutes. Re-introduce the meat to the pot, and stir in the Tomato Paste (4 Tbsp).
step 7
Allow to soften a bit before adding the Dry White Wine (2 cups). Cook until the liquid has reduced to about half.
step 8
Add the Stewed Tomatoes (1 can) including the juice, crushing them in your hands.
step 9
Add the Canned Cannellini White Kidney Beans (3 cans). Fill the pot with Chicken Stock (2 cups) until all the ingredients are submerged.
step 10
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and allow to simmer about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally until the cassoulet thickens up a bit and remove from the heat to allow it to thicken even more.
step 11
Mix the Breadcrumbs (1/2 cup), remaining fresh thyme, Salt (to taste), Simply Organic Black Pepper, Medium Grind (to taste), and Olive Oil (1 tsp). Sprinkle this on top of the pot, and place in the oven to brown, about 10 minutes.
