4 little bean stew Recipes

bacon, finely chopped, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, red potatoes , cut into cubes, chicken broth (i added a little more), rotisserie-cooked chicken, white beans, drained and rinsed (i used navy beans), baby arugula, salt and pepper

olive oil, butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 3/4-inch chunks (you may use fresh or frozen-please see below), leek, cleaned, chopped, celery, sliced, carrots or 1/2 cup parsnip, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, chipotle pepper, minced , to taste (optional), fresh basil leaf, chopped, fresh parsley, chopped , and a little extra, fresh parsley, for garnish, cumin, rotel tomatoes & chilies (mild), vegetable broth (or chicken broth), black beans, drained (or great white beans or kidney beans), corn kernel (fresh, canned or frozen-i used a whole can), limes, cut in wedges, tortilla chips, light sour cream, shredded mexican blend cheese (or cheddar cheese), salt and pepper

dried black turtle bean, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, crushed, chili, chopped, tomatoes, chopped, spanish hot smoked paprika, cocoa powder, bay leaves, little oil, for frying, salt , to taste