White Bean and Italian Sausage Stew with Seasonal Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

A hearty stew blending Italian sausage and creamy white beans with fresh vegetables. This Italian-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs Italian sausage links, olive oil, 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 6, 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 links
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium diced yellow onion
• 2 medium diced carrot
• 2 diced celery stalks
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 cups drained and rinsed canned white beans
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb Italian sausage (casings removed) and break apart with a spoon, cooking for 6-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
2. Step 2: Add 1 diced medium yellow onion, 2 diced medium carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, and 1 tbsp chopped oregano; cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
4. Step 4: Add 2 cups drained and rinsed canned white beans, 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with juices, and 4 cups chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until flavors meld.
5. Step 5: Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then stir in 2 cups fresh baby spinach. Cook for 3 more minutes until spinach wilts and stew is hot throughout before serving.