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Slow Cooker Andouille Sausage Stew with Swiss Chard, White Beans, and Parmesan

Indulge in the rich flavors of this Andouille Sausage Stew, a comforting slow cooker delight featuring savory smoked sausage, a medley of vegetables, and wholesome Great Northern beans. Seasoned to perfection with herbs and spices, this hearty stew simmers in a flavorful broth until the ingredients meld together beautifully. Topped with fresh Swiss chard, and a generous sprinkle of shaved Parmesan, this dish is a wholesome and satisfying one-pot wonder. Let your slow cooker do the work, and treat yourself to a bowl of warmth and flavor on the chilliest of winter nights!
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Course Soup
Servings 8
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 12.8-ounce package thinly sliced smoked andouille sausage
  • 1 head of garlic minced (~5 cloves)
  • 1 diced onion
  • 4 peeled and diced carrots
  • 4 diced celery ribs
  • 2 15-ounce cans Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 bay leaves
  • White pepper to taste
  • Slap Ya Mama seasoning to taste
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 6 pieces of swiss chard chopped
  • ½ cup shaved Parmesan
  • Parmesan cheese rind if you have one lying around!
  • Juice of ½ lemon

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced smoked andouille sausage and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Halfway through, add minced garlic and diced onion and sautee to bring out flavors.
  • Place the browned sausage, minced garlic, diced onion, diced carrots, diced celery, Great Northern beans, oregano, bay leaves, white pepper, Slap Ya Mama seasoning, salt and black pepper into a 6-qt slow cooker.
  • Stir in chicken broth, 2 cups water, and add the Parmesan cheese rind.
  • Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours.
  • Just before serving, stir in the Swiss chard until wilted.
  • Squeeze the juice of ½ lemon into the slow cooker for a burst of freshness.
  • Serve the delicious stew immediately, topped with shaved Parmesan.

Notes

  • Don't have or don't like Swiss chard? Kale, baby spinach, or even thinly sliced red or green cabbage would work well. 
  • The Slap Ya Mama seasoning is optional but, IMHO, really makes the stew pop. I have had a bear of a time finding it in grocery stores in Central Massachusetts so I order it.
  • You could certainly make things a bit easier and brown the sausage in the Instant Pot if you're using one, using the saut

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 900mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3g
Keyword slow cooker, soup, stew
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