How long can I store leftovers?

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Can I freeze this stew?

Yes, it freezes well for up to 3 months. Ensure it’s cooled completely before freezing.

What can I substitute for Italian sausage?

For a lighter version, try turkey sausage or a plant-based sausage alternative.

Can I make this stew vegetarian?

Certainly! Replace sausage with more beans or lentils, and use vegetable broth instead of chicken stock.

How can I enhance the flavor if the stew tastes bland?

Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and a splash of red wine vinegar for brightness.

Hearty Italian Sausage and Kale White Bean Stew

Name: Hearty Italian Sausage and Kale White Bean Stew
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Olive oil; Italian sausage; Onion; Garlic; Carrots; Celery; Chicken stock; Water; Diced tomatoes; Italian seasoning; White beans; Kale; Salt and pepper

Comforting stew with bold Italian flavors

Dive into a robust, nourishing stew featuring succulent Italian sausage, tender kale, and creamy white beans, perfect for chilly evenings.

1 h 10 min
6
Easy

Ingredients

For the Stew Base

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Italian sausage

1 pound, casings removed

Vegetables

Onion

1 large, diced

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Carrots

2, peeled and sliced

Celery

2 stalks, sliced

For the Broth

Chicken stock

4 cups

Water

2 cups

Diced tomatoes

1 (14 oz) can, with juice

Italian seasoning

2 teaspoons

For Additional Flavor

White beans

1 (15 oz) can, drained and rinsed

Kale

4 cups, chopped, ribs removed

Salt and pepper

To taste

Preparation

Prepping the Ingredients

Prepare vegetables

Dice the onion, slice the carrots and celery, and mince the garlic.

Prep kale

Remove stems and chop the kale into bite-sized pieces.

Rinse beans

Drain and rinse the white beans.

Browning the Sausage

Heat oil

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Brown sausage

Add the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Set aside

Remove the browned sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Cooking Process

Building the Base

Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery in the sausage drippings until soft, about 5 minutes.

Simmering the Stew

Add chicken stock, water, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning, bringing to a gentle simmer.

Combining Ingredients

Stir in the beans, kale, and sausage, simmering until the kale is tender.

Plating & Serving