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Move the pot off the stove now and dish the stew up while it's still steaming hot.
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Toss the beans, fennel, and vinegar in. Give it some thyme and summer savory. Sprinkle some salt and pepper. Let everything bubble away for about 15 minutes.
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Drop in your carrots and potatoes, let them toast a bit. Pour in the broth, add in the bay leaves, pop the lid on, and let it simmer for around 5 minutes.
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Peel then finely chop the garlic and onion. Melt the butter in a big pot and let the chopped bits soften until they look see-through.
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Peel the carrots and potatoes, then dice them up. Wash the beans, trim the ends and chop into bite-sized pieces. Dice the fennel, too.