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Slow Cooker Smoked Sausage and Bean Stew

Slow Cooker Smoked Sausage and Bean Stew

A hearty and comforting slow cooker stew made with smoked sausage, beans, and simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish fills your home with warmth and rich flavor while requiring minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb smoked sausage sliced
  • 2 cans white beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
Seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

  1. Slice the smoked sausage and chop the onion, garlic, and carrots.
  2. Add the sausage, beans, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, carrots, and chicken broth into the slow cooker.
  3. Sprinkle in paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, brown the sausage before adding it to the slow cooker. You can also add greens like spinach at the end or swap beans and sausage types to suit your taste.