Description
Hearty and flavorful, this Italian sausage and bean stew is perfect for a cozy night in. Simple ingredients create a delicious, warming meal.
Ingredients
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- 6 cups (1420 ml) broth
- 1/2 lbs (227 g) Italian sausage
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 whole carrots
- 3 cups (710 ml) red potatoes
- 1 stalk celery
- 1 1/2 tsps Italian seasoning
- 3 cups (710 ml) kale
- 2 cans white beans
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 heavy pinch salt
Instructions
- Heat a dutch oven over medium to medium-high heat.
- Add Italian sausage and brown, breaking it up into smaller pieces as it browns.
- Once the sausage starts to brown, add in onions and extra virgin olive oil. Cook until the sausage is fully cooked and the onions are transparent.
- Add in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in broth. Add in carrots, potatoes, celery, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until vegetables are tender when pierced.
- Turn to low heat. Stir in beans and kale. Let sit for about 3 minutes.
- Season to taste.
- Serve.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, use homemade broth or add a bay leaf during simmering.
- If you prefer a thicker stew, mash some of the beans against the side of the pot before adding the kale.
- Leftovers can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw completely before reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 60