Cafe Reconcile White Beans with Shrimp

This is a creamy, luxurious dish from Cafe Reconcile in New Orleans.  It can easily be halved or doubled for a large crowd.  Serve over white rice or with some crusty French bread.

 

2 pounds white northern beans

4 cups chopped onions

2 cups chopped celery

2 cups chopped bell peppers

1/2 cup chopped parsley

3 - 4 garlic cloves, chopped

1 T. thyme

black pepper

dash cayenne pepper

dash white pepper

salt

chicken or shrimp stock (enough to cover beans)

1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined shrimp

4 cups heavy cream

steamed white rice

 

Soak beans in enough water to cover in the refrigerator overnight.   Drain beans.

 

In a large pot, combine beans, veggies, seasonings and stock.  Simmer, covered, for 2 - 3 hours until beans are tender.

 

Add shrimp and cream and simmer until shrimp are cooked, approximately 5 minutes.

 

Serve over white rice.