Name: Italian Sausage Stew with White Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup); 3 medium carrots, sliced and quartered (about 1 1/2 cups); 2 celery stalks, chopped (about 1 cup); 18 ounces mild Italian sausage, casings removed; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 cans (15 ounces each) white beans (such as cannellini), rinsed and drained; 3 stalks rainbow chard, ribs removed and leaves chopped (about 2 packed cups); 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste; Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving); Crusty bread (optional, for serving)

Description

A hearty and comforting one-pot Italian sausage stew made with tender vegetables, savory sausage, creamy white beans, and fresh greens in a flavorful broth. Ready in about 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
3 medium carrots, sliced and quartered (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 celery stalks, chopped (about 1 cup)
18 ounces mild Italian sausage, casings removed
2 garlic cloves, minced
5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cans (15 ounces each) white beans (such as cannellini), rinsed and drained
3 stalks rainbow chard, ribs removed and leaves chopped (about 2 packed cups)
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Crusty bread (optional, for serving)

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat.
Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Add Italian sausage, breaking it into small pieces. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove excess grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon.
Add chicken broth and white beans. Bring to a gentle boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes to blend flavors.
Stir in chopped rainbow chard and cook for about 3 minutes until wilted.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve hot, topped with Parmesan and crusty bread if desired.

Notes

Use hot Italian sausage for extra spice.
Swap chard for kale (cook 5 minutes) or spinach (cook 1–2 minutes).
Add diced tomatoes for a tomato-based broth variation.
Stir in a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for brightness.
Store refrigerated up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
If stew thickens too much, add extra broth or water when reheating.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (based on 6 servings)
Calories: 420 kcal
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fiber: 8 g
Protein: 26 g
Cholesterol: 65 mg