Categories: Vegetables, Beans 
      Yield: 6 servings 
  
    1/4 c  Extra virgin olive oil 
    1/2 c  Onion; diced 
    1/4 lb Pancetta; diced 
      1    Bratwurst; diced 
      1    Chicken leg; boned, 
           - skin removed, and diced 
    3/4 c  Dried Northern White Beans, 
           - soaked in water overnight 
           - and drained. 
      1 lg Tomato; peeled, seeded, 
           -   and diced 
      2 c  Chicken stock 
      2    Bay leaves 
    1/2 bn Thyme; chopped 
           Salt and pepper (to taste) 
  
  In a medium saucepan place the olive oil and heat it on medium high until 
  it is hot.  Add the onions and saut‚ them for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they 
  are tender. Add the pancetta, bratwurst, and chicken. Saut‚ the ingredients 
  for 5 minutes. Add the soaked beans, tomatoes, chicken stock, bay leaves, 
  and thyme. Simmer the beans for 1-1/2 hours, or until they are tender. Add 
  the salt and the pepper, and stir them in. Remove the bay leaves and strain 
  off the liquid (reserve it for a future use).