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Cozy One-Pot Campfire White Bean Sausage and Kale Stew

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A hearty and comforting one-pot stew combining smoky sausage, creamy white beans, and fresh kale, perfect for camping or cozy nights at home.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 oz smoked sausage (kielbasa or andouille preferred)
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 2 cans white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed (about 30 oz total)
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 4 cups fresh kale, chopped and tough stems removed
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Juice from half a lemon

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pot over medium heat or over a campfire grate until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add sliced smoked sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and slightly crisped on edges, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add diced yellow onion, chopped carrots, and minced garlic. Stir and cook until onions soften and turn translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle in smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir to coat evenly.
  5. Pour in drained and rinsed white beans and chicken or vegetable broth. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Bring stew to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Stir in chopped kale and cook uncovered for another 5-7 minutes until kale wilts but retains some texture.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning. Just before serving, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the stew.
  9. Ladle into bowls and serve hot, optionally with crusty bread or cornbread.

Notes

Brown the sausage thoroughly for best smoky flavor. Add kale late to avoid mushiness. Rinse canned beans well to prevent excess saltiness. Adjust heat by adding or omitting red pepper flakes. Lemon juice brightens the stew just before serving. When cooking over campfire, adjust pot height to maintain a gentle simmer and avoid burning.

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