Heritage Bean and Sausage Stew

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-31 · Updated 2026-03-31

A hearty, slow-cooked stew featuring smoky sausage, tender beans, and root vegetables, inspired by old-world European traditions. This french-inspired soups (vegetarian) ready in about 90 minutes pairs smoked sausage, dried cannellini beans, large carrots 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

• 400g smoked sausage
• 200g dried cannellini beans
• 2 large carrots
• 2 celery stalks
• 1 large onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 100ml red wine
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 diced carrots, and 2 celery stalks—sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant. Add 200g dried cannellini beans, 400g sliced smoked sausage, 100ml red wine, 2 bay leaves, and 1 tsp thyme. Season with 1 tbsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Add 1.5L water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour until beans are tender. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and let bubble for 5 minutes before serving.