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Cozy One-Pot Sausage and White Bean Stew

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A warm, comforting one-pot stew featuring Italian sausage and creamy white beans, perfect for chilly evenings and busy weeknights. This easy recipe combines simple ingredients for a hearty, flavorful meal with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage, removed from casings if crumbled texture desired
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large carrot, diced (optional but recommended)
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion, carrot, and celery. Mince the garlic. Drain and rinse the white beans. Set all ingredients close at hand.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  3. Push the sausage to one side of the pot. Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery to the empty side. Cook for 5 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute, watching to prevent burning.
  4. Stir in 2 tablespoons tomato paste, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for 2 minutes to deepen the tomato flavor.
  5. Add 3 cups chicken broth, drained white beans, and bay leaf. Stir well, scraping the bottom of the pot to release browned bits.
  6. Bring the stew to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until stew thickens slightly and flavors meld.
  7. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Notes

Properly brown the sausage to develop rich flavor. Add garlic last when sautéing vegetables to avoid burning. Rinse canned beans to reduce sodium and canned flavor. Adjust thickness by adding broth or simmering uncovered. For vegetarian or vegan versions, substitute sausage with smoked tempeh or mushrooms and use vegetable broth.

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Keywords: one-pot stew, sausage stew, white bean stew, easy dinner, comfort food, quick recipe, Italian sausage, hearty stew

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