5 from 36 votes
Sausage and Bean Stew
This Sausage and Bean Stew blends Italian sausage, white beans, tomatoes, and herbs into a thick, savory stew. The addition of toasted bread pieces and optional spices and wine creates a hearty and comforting dish that can be prepared ahead and improves with resting time.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
524 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine:
French, American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 524
% 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.