Description

This hearty Italian sausage stew is packed with flavor and comfort. Made with savory sausage, creamy white beans, and tender vegetables, it’s the perfect one-pot meal for a chilly day. Simple ingredients, bold taste, and ready in under an hour—this stew is a weeknight favorite!

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups fresh spinach (or kale), roughly chopped
Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and stir in the white beans. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
Add chopped spinach and cook for another 5 minutes until wilted.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan if desired.

Notes

For extra depth of flavor, deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine before adding the tomatoes.
Swap spinach for kale or Swiss chard if preferred.

Leftovers taste even better the next day!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
Calories: 435
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 920mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 55mg