Sausage and White Bean (Printable)

Savory sausages and creamy white beans simmered with aromatic vegetables in a rich tomato broth.

# What you'll need:

→ Meats

01 - 4 pork sausages, sliced into thick rounds (approximately 14 oz)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 carrots, diced
04 - 2 celery stalks, diced
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 red bell pepper, diced

→ Beans

07 - 2 cans white beans (cannellini or Great Northern), drained and rinsed (each can approx. 14 oz)

→ Liquids

08 - 1 can diced tomatoes (approx. 14 oz)
09 - 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Herbs & Spices

11 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
13 - 1 bay leaf
14 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
15 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

16 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# How to make it:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat. Add sausage slices and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside.
02 - Add onion, carrots, celery, and red bell pepper to the same pot. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until vegetables are softened.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Return sausages to pot. Add beans, diced tomatoes, broth, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
05 - Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
06 - Remove bay leaf and adjust seasoning as needed.
07 - Ladle stew into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • Hearty and comforting
  • Perfect for chilly evenings
02 -
  • For a thicker stew, mash some of the beans against the side of the pot before serving
  • Substitute pork sausages with chicken or turkey sausage for a lighter version
03 -
  • Use high-quality sausages for better flavor
  • Simmer gently to let flavors meld without breaking down beans too much
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