Description
Savor the warmth and comfort of our Sausage White Bean Tomato Stew, a deliciously hearty dish perfect for chillier days. This stew combines crumbled Italian sausage with creamy cannellini beans, vibrant diced tomatoes, and fresh spinach, simmered to perfection in a flavorful chicken broth. The blend of spices creates an inviting aroma that fills your kitchen, making this meal not just satisfying but also a delightful centerpiece for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Ready in less than an hour, this wholesome stew is ideal for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends when you want something nourishing yet effortless.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the ground Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off excess grease.
- Add the chopped yellow onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, and dried basil. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes (undrained) and chicken broth. Add the rinsed and drained cannellini beans and black pepper. Bring the stew to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and let the stew simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Stir in the fresh spinach a handful at a time, allowing it to wilt before adding more. Cook until all the spinach has wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Ladle the Sausage White Bean Tomato Stew into serving bowls. Garnish each bowl with fresh thyme leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1 ½ cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg