Hearty Red Bean Stew with Sausage and Vegetables

This red bean stew is a hearty and delicious dish that combines red beans, sausage, and vegetables in a flavorful broth. It is the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings. The stew is easy to make and can be ready in just under an hour. Serve it with some crusty bread for a complete meal. This recipe is a great way to use up any leftover sausage or vegetables you may have in your fridge.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 4 links sausage, sliced
• 2 cups cooked red beans
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the diced bell pepper and sliced sausage to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the sausage is browned.
4. Stir in the cooked red beans, diced tomatoes with their juices, chicken broth, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend together.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.
7. Serve the red bean stew hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
8. Enjoy!

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