Cajun-Spiced White Bean and Sausage Stew

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

A hearty stew featuring smoky sausage and tender white beans, seasoned with Cajun spices for a comforting meal. This american-inspired soups ready in about 50 minutes pairs andouille sausage, canned white beans, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds andouille sausage
• 2 cups, drained and rinsed canned white beans
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 2, diced celery stalks
• 1 small, diced green bell pepper
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped, for garnish fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 12 oz sliced andouille sausage and cook for 5 minutes until browned and the edges get slightly crispy.
2. Step 2: Add 1 diced medium yellow onion, 2 diced celery stalks, and 1 diced small green bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for 6-7 minutes until vegetables soften and the onion becomes translucent.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp dried thyme, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Pour in 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with their juices and 3 cups chicken broth, then add 2 cups drained white beans and 1 bay leaf. Bring the stew to a boil.
5. Step 5: Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes until the stew thickens slightly and flavors meld. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Step 6: Discard the bay leaf and ladle the stew into bowls. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.