Cassoulet

Cassoulet (, alsoUK: ,US: ; French:; Occitan: Cassolada) is a rich stew originating in southern France. The food writer Elizabeth David described it as "that sumptuous amalgamation of haricot beans, sausage, pork, mutton and preserved goose, aromatically spiced with garlic and herbs". It originated in the town of Castelnaudary in the Audedepartment in the Occitanieregion. Variants of the dish are local to other towns and cities in the Aude.