High Protein Hearty Sausage Stew

Elevate your dinner game with this High Protein Hearty Sausage Stew, a satisfying one-pot meal that's as nutritious as it is comforting. Packed with tender chicken sausage, wholesome beans, and a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and red bell pepper, this hearty stew is a protein-rich powerhouse. Infused with aromatic herbs like basil, oregano, and thyme, it simmers to perfection in a rich tomato and chicken broth base, delivering layers of robust, homestyle flavor. Finished with vibrant spinach and garnished with fresh parsley, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for meal prep or feeding a hungry crowd. Ready in just under an hour, this gluten-free, high-protein stew is a deliciously wholesome choice for cozy evenings or family gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound chicken sausage
• 1 large onion
• 3 units garlic cloves
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 stalks celery
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 15 ounces kidney beans
• 15 ounces white beans
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups spinach
• 0.25 cup parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Slice the chicken sausage into 1/2-inch pieces.

Step 3

Add the sausage to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage and set aside.

Step 4

Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 5

Slice the carrots and celery, and dice the red bell pepper.

Step 6

In the same pot, add the onion and garlic, sauté for 3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 7

Add the carrots, celery, and red bell pepper to the pot and sauté for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.

Step 8

Add the diced tomatoes and chicken broth to the pot, stir to combine.

Step 9

Drain and rinse the kidney beans and white beans, then add them to the pot.

Step 10

Stir in the basil, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper.

Step 11

Return the sausage to the pot.

Step 12

Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pot.

Step 13

Let the stew simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.

Step 14

Before serving, stir in the fresh spinach and let it wilt for about 2 minutes.

Step 15

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3646.8 grams (3646.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2824

Total Fat 137.90g	177%
Saturated Fat 31.10g	156%
Polyunsaturated Fat 21.50g
Cholesterol 336mg	112%
Sodium 10931mg	475%
Total Carbohydrate 256.40g	93%
Dietary Fiber 71.90g	257%
Total Sugars 54.00g
Protein 155.90g	312%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1203mg	93%
Iron 36mg	201%
Potassium 8513mg	181%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.9%

Protein: 21.6%

Carbs: 35.5%