White Bean & Sausage Stew (Vegan & Meat Option)
This hearty, savory white stew is packed with protein, fiber and flavor. Use your favorite turkey, chicken, or vegan sausage for a nourishing stew to warm you up on the coolest nights.
Servings 8 people
Calories 242kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil plus more for serving
- 1 pound spicy vegan or chicken sausage (no casing)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- ½ pound soaked, dry white beans (cannellini or Great Northern)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Coarse salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or large stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking the sausage into smaller pieces as it cooks. Remove from the pot and set aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon olive oil to the pot. Sauté the carrots and onion until the onion starts to soften.
- Add the browned sausage, beans, broth, tomatoes, garlic, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until the beans are tender, about 1½ -2 hours, adding additional water or broth if needed.
- Once the beans are soft, taste and adjust seasoning. Add to bowls to serve. Top with extra olive oil and thyme for garnish.
Notes
Shortcut: Swap dried beans for 2 cans rinsed and drained Cannellini beans. Cut the stewing time from up to 2 hours to only 20 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 242kcal