Italian White Bean and Sausage Stew

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

60 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it up into small pieces as you cook.
2. Remove the sausage and set aside.
3. Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
5. Stir in the white wine and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
6. Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, white beans, sausage, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the stew has thickened.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350 per serving
• Fat: 15 grams per serving
• Protein: 25 grams per serving
• Carbohydrates: 30 grams per serving

Dish Characteristics:

• Hearty and flavorful
• Creamy and full of texture
• Perfect for a cold winter night

User Comments:

• "This stew is so good! It's so flavorful and satisfying."
• "I love the combination of the sausage and the white beans. It's a really unique and delicious dish."
• "This is the perfect stew to warm you up on a cold night."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you can't find Italian sausage, you can substitute another type of sausage, such as breakfast sausage or chorizo.
• If you don't have white wine, you can substitute chicken broth or water.
• To make the stew thicker, mash some of the white beans before adding them to the pot.