Description
Warm up with this comforting Italian Sausage Stew with White Beans. Hearty and flavorful, this stew is perfect for a cozy dinner on a chilly evening.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 carrots (sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (sliced)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can white beans (cannellini or Great Northern, drained and rinsed)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups baby spinach or chopped kale (optional)
- Grated Parmesan and chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Sausage: In a large pot, brown Italian sausage in olive oil until cooked through. Set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in diced tomatoes, white beans, broth, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Return sausage to the pot.
- Simmer: Let the stew simmer for 15–20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Add Greens: If using, stir in spinach or kale and cook until wilted.
- Serve: Garnish with Parmesan and parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- For a thicker stew, mash some of the beans before serving.
- You can use turkey or chicken sausage for a leaner option.
- Pair with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
