Tuscan White Bean Sausage Stew
Cozy up with a bowl of hearty Tuscan White Bean Sausage Stew, a comforting one-pot meal that packs robust, Italian-inspired flavors. This rich and satisfying recipe combines tender cannellini beans, juicy Italian sausage, and nutrient-packed kale in a savory tomato and broth base, all seasoned with aromatic herbs like oregano and thyme. With a balance of sautéed vegetables and just a hint of red pepper flakes, this stew delivers layers of flavor in every bite. Ready in under an hour and perfect for meal prepping, it’s a wholesome dish that makes an ideal weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing option for entertaining. Serve it with a sprinkle of Parmesan and a slice of crusty bread for the ultimate cozy dining experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 2 medium, diced carrots
- 2 medium, diced celery stalks
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 2 15-ounce cans, drained and rinsed cannellini beans
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 4 cups, chopped kale (or spinach)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup, grated (optional, for garnish) Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
In the same pot, add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Stir in the cannellini beans, diced tomatoes (with their juice), chicken or vegetable broth, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the browned sausage back to the pot and stir to combine.
Simmer the stew for 25-30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
5 minutes before serving, stir in the chopped kale (or spinach) and cook until wilted.
Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Accompany with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2639 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 144.3 g | 185% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.7 g | 234% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 311 mg | 104% | |
| Sodium | 12581 mg | 547% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 197.4 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 59.4 g | 212% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.8 g | ||
| Protein | 149.5 g | 299% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1687 mg | 130% | |
| Iron | 28.0 mg | 156% | |
| Potassium | 7546 mg | 161% | |
*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.
