Smoked Turkey and White Bean Casserole with Herbed Crumb Topping

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 pounds smoked turkey legs or thighs
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Essence
• recipe follows
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
• 1 pound dried white beans
• such as navy or cannellini
• soaked overnight and drained
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/4 cus dried bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
• 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Instructions

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