Smoked Sausage and Three Bean Stew

Warm, hearty, and packed with bold flavors, this Smoked Sausage and Three Bean Stew is a one-pot wonder perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prepping for the week. This comforting recipe combines smoky sausage, nutrient-rich red kidney beans, cannellini beans, and black beans, along with aromatic vegetables like onions, carrots, and celery. Enhanced with a blend of smoked paprika, thyme, and a touch of tomato paste for depth, this stew simmers to perfection in just under an hour. It's a satisfying, protein-packed meal that’s both easy to prepare and bursting with rustic charm. Serve it with crusty bread or rice for a wholesome, soul-warming experience. Whether you're cooking up a simple weeknight dinner or seeking crowd-pleasing comfort food, this smoked sausage and bean stew hits all the right notes. Perfect for keyword searches like "hearty bean stew," "easy smoked sausage recipes," or "comfort food made with beans."

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 12 ounces smoked sausage
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 medium carrot
• 2 celery stalks
• 15 ounces red kidney beans (canned, drained, and rinsed)
• 15 ounces cannellini beans (canned, drained, and rinsed)
• 15 ounces black beans (canned, drained, and rinsed)
• 14 ounces diced tomatoes (canned, with juice)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Slice the smoked sausage into 1/4-inch rounds and add to the pot. Cook for 3-4 minutes until browned, then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Step 3

Finely chop the yellow onion, mince the garlic cloves, and dice the carrots and celery. Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery to the pot. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Step 4

Drain and rinse the red kidney beans, cannellini beans, and black beans. Set aside.

Step 5

Return the sausage to the pot along with the drained beans, diced tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, tomato paste, smoked paprika, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything well to combine.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the stew simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or black pepper if necessary.

Step 8

Serve warm, garnished with chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy with crusty bread or a side of rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3369.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2603.8

Total Fat 122.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 238.1mg	0%
Sodium 11427.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 262.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 78.6g	0%
Total Sugars 37.5g
Protein 139.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 799.2mg	0%
Iron 33.1mg	0%
Potassium 6667.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.7%

Protein: 20.5%

Carbs: 38.7%