Sausage and Flageolet Beans

Ingredients

• • 1 lb (500g) or 2 cups (500 ml) flageolet beans, dry
  • 1 onion, peeled
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 carrot, peeled
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6 fresh sausage (Toulouse, Garlic, etc..)
  • 2 1/2 oz (75 g) hot pancetta, cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter
  • 1 additional onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 10 fresh plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) 35% cream
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped parsley
  • Salt and pepper