Mediterranean Sausage White Bean Stew

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-12 · Updated 2026-04-12

A hearty, slow-simmered stew with Italian sausage, garden vegetables, and creamy white beans, infused with oregano and sun-ripened tomatoes. This mediterranean-inspired soups ready in about 50 minutes pairs casings removed Italian sausage, olive oil, diced onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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

• 1 lb, casings removed Italian sausage
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1, diced onion
• 2, diced carrots
• 2, diced potatoes
• 1 can (15 oz), rinsed and drained white beans
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 lb Italian sausage and cook for 5 minutes, breaking into small pieces with a spoon until browned and cooked through.
2. Step 2: Add 1 diced onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced potatoes to the pot, stirring to coat in oil. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
3. Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp dried oregano to the pot, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 can rinsed white beans, 1 cup diced tomatoes, 1 cup vegetable broth, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover.
5. Step 5: Simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and flavors meld.