Description
A hearty Sausage & Bean Stew with Tomato Base made with rich beef sausage, white beans, tomatoes, fresh thyme, and toasted bread for a deeply comforting and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Soft bread torn into 1 inch pieces
Olive oil for cooking and drizzling
D’Artagnan Beef Italian Sausage or Schaller & Weber Beef Smoked Sausage crumbled
Red onion chopped
Garlic minced
Fresh thyme or dried thyme
Red chili flakes optional
Diced tomatoes with juices
White beans rinsed and drained divided
Chicken broth or water
Salt and black pepper
Instructions
1.
2. Toast the bread pieces under the broiler until golden and crisp shaking the pan occasionally to ensure even browning then set aside.
3. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium high heat until shimmering then add the beef sausage and chopped onion stirring until the sausage browns and the onion softens.
4. Stir in garlic thyme and chili flakes cooking until fragrant.
5. Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices add one can of beans and add chicken broth then stir bring to a gentle boil and reduce heat to a simmer letting the stew thicken and deepen in flavor.
6. Add the second can of beans and if the stew becomes too thick splash in extra broth or water until the texture is right then continue heating until warmed through.
7. Season with salt and black pepper then serve topped with toasted bread and a drizzle of olive oil.
8.
Notes
Any type of onion works well including yellow white or red and each adds its own subtle flavor to the stew.
Great northern beans cannellini beans or navy beans can be used depending on what you have available.
If you prefer a thicker texture mash a portion of the beans before adding them or let the stew simmer longer.
To soften acidity from tomatoes add a tiny pinch of sugar to balance the flavor.
Bread options that toast well include Arnold Country White Bread Sara Lee Artesano Bread and Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Sourdough.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days and reheat with a splash of broth to restore consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Stew
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American