Cajun-Spiced White Bean and Andouille Sausage Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-05 · Updated 2026-05-05

A hearty stew blending spicy Andouille sausage and creamy white beans. This American-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs Andouille sausage, sliced, canned white beans, drained and rinsed, yellow onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
• 2 cups canned white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 14 oz can diced tomatoes with juice
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced onion, 2 diced celery stalks, and 1 diced green bell pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 12 oz sliced Andouille sausage, 2 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the sausage is browned and spices are aromatic.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups drained and rinsed white beans, 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with juice, and 3 cups chicken broth. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes until the flavors meld and the stew thickens slightly.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley just before serving for a fresh finish.