I feel like (okay, I HOPE) we are getting near the end of soup and stew weather so I thought I'd better share this recipe before I find out it's hanging in my pending blog posts in July. Because I don't want you to have to eat stew in July. You're welcome. This is a super hearty stew that I saw Giada DeLaurentiis make on her show on Food Network and I thought "I could totally throw that thing in the crock pot!" So I did. And it was delicious! The portions are nicely sized and it is very rich and tasty. I used chicken sausage to cut down on some of the calories but feel free to use any sausage you like! If you want a more soup-y consistency feel free to add an extra cup of broth too! Enjoy!
Cannellini Bean and Sausage Stew (adapted from foodnetwork.com)
2 fennel bulbs, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. crushed red pepper flakes
1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 oz.) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (or any other white bean)
10 oz. kale, chopped (I used frozen)
1 c. low sodium chicken broth
4 (about 12 oz.) chicken sausage links, sliced (I used fully cooked)
Combine all ingredients in a 6 qt. slow cooker that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Cook on high for 2-4 hours or on low for 4-6 hours.
5 servings (241 calories each serving) according to my calculator on loseit.com
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