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Hearty Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Stew Easy Recipe with Kale and Parmesan

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A cozy and hearty Tuscan stew featuring white beans, spicy Italian sausage, kale, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for chilly evenings and quick weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 12 ounces Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casing removed)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 medium celery stalks, diced
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) canned white beans (Cannellini or Great Northern), drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 4 cups chopped kale (curly or dinosaur, tough ribs removed)
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Chop the onion, carrots, celery, and kale. Remove sausage from casing and crumble into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic cloves.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering.
  3. Add crumbled sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
  4. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring often, until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add a pinch of salt.
  5. Stir in minced garlic, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  6. Add drained white beans and chicken broth. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer, about 3-4 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  7. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  8. Add chopped kale, stir to combine, cover, and cook for 5 minutes until kale is tender but still bright green.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Ladle stew into bowls and garnish with extra Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil if desired. Serve with crusty bread.

Notes

Brown the sausage without stirring too often to develop flavor. Remove thick ribs from kale for better texture. Rinse canned beans to avoid metallic taste. Adjust salt carefully due to broth and sausage saltiness. For dairy-free, omit Parmesan or substitute with nutritional yeast. For vegetarian, replace sausage with sautéed mushrooms and use vegetable broth.

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Keywords: Tuscan stew, white bean stew, Italian sausage, kale stew, Parmesan, hearty dinner, easy stew recipe, weeknight dinner

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