Kielbasa Bean Stew

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 250 g (1/2 lb) Kielbasa sausage, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 200 ml passata
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 x 400 g (14 oz) cans cannellini beans
• 400 ml (2 cups) chicken stock
• 30 g (1 cup) fresh parsley, chopped
• 30 g (1 cup) fresh dill, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the sunflower oil in a large, deep...: Heat the sunflower oil in a large, deep pan or Dutch oven and cook the onion for 2-3 minutes over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the garlic, carrot and Kielbasa sausage and...: Add the garlic, carrot and Kielbasa sausage and cook for 7-8 minutes until the veggies are slightly softened and the sausage is slightly crispy.

3. 3

   Add the red bell pepper and cook for...: Add the red bell pepper and cook for 3 more minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in the the tomato paste and passata,...: Stir in the the tomato paste and passata, then add the paprika and bay leaves.

5. 5

   Add the cannellini beans and stock and stir...: Add the cannellini beans and stock and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Take off the lid and simmer for another...: Take off the lid and simmer for another 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened to your likening.

7. 7

   Stir in the parsley and dill, season to...: Stir in the parsley and dill, season to taste and serve with fresh crusty bread.