Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 4 strips of bacon, sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick
  • 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 medium carrot, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 2 garlic cloves, very thinly sliced
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 pound thin green beans
  • Two 9-ounce packages frozen quartered artichoke hearts, thawed and drained
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Method

  • In a medium saucepan, heat the 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Add the bacon and cook over moderate heat until the fat is rendered, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the onion, carrot and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly softened, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the water, wine, lemon juice, thyme leaves and bay leaf, cover and simmer until the onion and carrot are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the green beans and artichokes, cover and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Discard the bay leaf.
  • Add the parsley and transfer to bowls.
  • Serve with a drizzle of olive oil.