Old-Fashioned Smoked Sausage And Bean Cassoulet

Name: Old-Fashioned Smoked Sausage And Bean Cassoulet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CASSOULET; 1/4 cup olive oil (more if needed); 3 lbs fully cooked smoked kielbasa; 3 large leeks, thinly sliced (use white and pale green parts only); 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic; 1 large apple, peeled cored and chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (can use a teaspoon dry); 2 teaspoons dried sage; 1/2 cup brandy; 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (with juice); 3 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, but RESERVE 1/2 cup of the juice; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen baby lima beans, thawed; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 3 -4 tablespoons tomato paste; salt and pepper; TOPPING; 4 cups white bread, diced into about 1/2-inch cubes; 1 lb tomatoes, seeded and diced; 1/2 cup fresh parsley; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

CASSOULET
1/4 cup olive oil (more if needed)
3 lbs fully cooked smoked kielbasa
3 large leeks, thinly sliced (use white and pale green parts only)
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
1 large apple, peeled cored and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (can use a teaspoon dry)
2 teaspoons dried sage
1/2 cup brandy
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (with juice)
3 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, but RESERVE 1/2 cup of the juice
1 (10 ounce) package frozen baby lima beans, thawed
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
3 -4 tablespoons tomato paste
salt and pepper
TOPPING
4 cups white bread, diced into about 1/2-inch cubes
1 lb tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/2 cup fresh parsley
salt and pepper

1
Set oven to 350 degrees.
2
Heat oil in a heavy oven-proof pot over medium heat.
3
Add in sausage slices and saute until browned (about 10-15 minutes) remove with a slotted spoon to a plate.
4
Add in more oil of needed and add in the leeks; saute for about 8 minutes or until softened.
5
Add in chopped apple, rosemary and sage; mix to combine.
6
Add in the brandy and simmer until ALMOST evapoarted (about 4-5 minutes).
7
Mix in canned tomatoes with juice, canned beans with 1/2 cup reserved bean juice, the lima beans, 1 cup broth and tomato paste.
8
Add in sausages and season with salt and pepper; bring to a boil, cover pot and transfer to a 350 degree oven for about 35 minutes (watch to see if the mixture is dry, if so add in more broth).
9
Remove pot from the oven and prepare the following.
10
Heat 1/4 cup oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat.
11
Add in bread cubes; saute until golden brown, stirring often (about 25 minutes).
12
Combine the fresh chopped tomatoes and parsley in a large bowl; mix in the browned bread cubes.
13
Season with salt and pepper and spoon on top of the warm cassoulet.
14
Return to oven and bake uncovered 15 minutes longer.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CASSOULET, 1/4 cup olive oil (more if needed), 3 lbs fully cooked smoked kielbasa, 3 large leeks, thinly sliced (use white and pale green parts only), and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned Smoked Sausage And Bean Cassoulet falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!