Sausage and White Bean Stew
Cozy up with a hearty bowl of Sausage and White Bean Stew, a rustic one-pot meal that's brimming with robust flavors and comforting textures. This recipe combines savory Italian sausage, creamy white beans, and tender vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions, all simmered together in a flavorful broth infused with garlic, thyme, and a touch of tomato. Ready in under an hour, it's the perfect easy weeknight dinner or meal prep option for busy days. Serve it piping hot with a garnish of fresh parsley and a side of crusty bread to soak up every last drop of this satisfying stew. Bursting with protein and nutrients, this wholesome dish is ideal for chilly evenings or whenever you're craving a warm, filling meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrot, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
- 2 15-ounce cans canned white beans (e.g., cannellini or Great Northern), drained and rinsed
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 1 loaf crusty bread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the Italian sausage to the pot, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until the sausage is browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
In the same pot, add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), white beans, chicken or vegetable broth, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Return the cooked sausage to the pot and bring the stew to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and let the stew simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3810 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 177.3 g | 227% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.5 g | 262% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 371 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 8501 mg | 370% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 389.7 g | 142% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 65.3 g | 233% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.8 g | ||
| Protein | 172.1 g | 344% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 919 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 38.0 mg | 211% | |
| Potassium | 6580 mg | 140% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
