Sausage and Bean Stew
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
524 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
Sausage and Bean Stew
Description
Sausage and Bean Stew uses ground Italian sausage cooked with onions, garlic, and thyme, simmered with diced tomatoes, white beans, and white wine. Broiled, torn bread pieces add a rustic texture as a garnish or can be stirred into the stew. Red chili flakes optionally add mild heat.
The stew thickens as it simmers, balancing acidity from tomatoes and wine with the richness of sausage and creaminess from the beans. The toasted bread gives a contrasting chewy texture. The herbs provide an aromatic lift, while black pepper and salt round out the flavor. Adjust thickness by adding wine or water as needed.
This stew suits a filling main dish, especially in cooler weather. It benefits from sitting overnight, allowing flavors to deepen. Serve with the toasted bread for dipping or topping. Adding greens like kale or spinach is an option for more color and nutrition.
Leftovers store well for several days in the refrigerator or freeze up to 3 months. Toast bread freshly when serving. Substituting sausage types or bean varieties will slightly change the stew’s character.
Ingredients
- 4 thick slices bread torn into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 16 ounces Italian sausage sweet or mild (see note 1, ground
- 1 red onion chopped (see note 2)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons thyme or 2 teaspoons dried (see note 3, minced fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes optional, or more to taste (see note 4)
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes undrained
- 2 (15-ounce) cans White beans rinsed, drained, and divided (see note 5)
- 1 cup white wine or water, plus more as needed (see note 6)
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and preheat broiler on high. Arrange the torn pieces of bread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil until browned, about 5 minutes, shaking the pan as necessary for even browning. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat, heat oil until shimmering. Add sausage and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sausage and cooked through and onions are softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes until fragrant. Stir in tomatoes and their juice, 1 can of beans, and wine. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered until stew thickens and darkens, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add remaining can of beans to pot. If stew looks too thick, add more wine or water, 1/4 cup at a time until stew reaches desired thickness. Stir until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish individual portions with chunks of bread and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- Sweet or mild Italian sausage is recommended; hot sausage can be used for more spice.
- Yellow or white onions are acceptable substitutes for red onion.
- Fresh thyme preferable to dried for flavor, but dried can be used if necessary.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste or omit for no heat.
- Any type of white beans can substitute, and cooked dried beans can replace canned equivalently.
- Dry white wine adds acidity; water or broth works as a substitute.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- The stew tastes better the next day; hold back bread chunks until serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 524 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2cups | |
| Calories | 524kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 843mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 391mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 240IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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