Herbed White Bean and Sausage Stew Recipe

Name: Herbed White Bean and Sausage Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, more for serving; 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, sliced 3/4-inch thick; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 medium carrots, finely diced; 2 celery stalks, finely diced; 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 pound dried Great Northern beans, rinsed and picked through; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste; 2 thyme sprigs; 1 large rosemary sprig; 1 bay leaf; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, more for serving; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, more to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, more for serving
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, sliced 3/4-inch thick
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 medium carrots, finely diced
2 celery stalks, finely diced
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 pound dried Great Northern beans, rinsed and picked through
2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
2 thyme sprigs
1 large rosemary sprig
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, more for serving
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, more to taste

1
Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat.
2
Add the sausage and brown until cooked through, about 7 minutes.
3
Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel.
4
Add the tomato paste and cumin to the pot.
5
Cook, stirring, until dark golden, about 2 minutes.
6
Add the carrots, celery, onion and garlic.
7
Cook, stirring, until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes.
8
Stir in the beans, 8 cups water, salt, thyme, rosemary and bay leaf.
9
Turn the heat up to high and bring to a boil.
10
Then reduce heat to low and simmer gently until the beans are tender, about 2 hours, adding more water if needed to make sure the beans remain submerged.
11
When the beans are tender, return the sausage to the pot.
12
Simmer for 5 minutes.
13
Stir in the vinegar and pepper.
14
Taste and adjust seasoning.
15
Ladle into warm bowls and serve drizzled with additional vinegar and olive oil.

406

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, more for serving, 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, sliced 3/4-inch thick, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Herbed White Bean and Sausage Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Herbed White Bean and Sausage Stew

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