Sausage Veggie Cassoulet with Sweet Onions

Healthy meets hearty in this wonderful stew. It's loaded with veggies and perfect for chilly winter nights that the whole family will be sure to love! Recipe and photography courtesy of Healthy Family Project.

Ingredients

8 oz Turkey kielbasa sausages, sliced ¼-inch thick
½ tsp Olive oil
1 Medium sweet onion, peeled and chopped
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
3 Carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp Dried thyme
1 Bay leaf, dried
2 (15 oz) Cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 Tomatoes, roughly chopped

Instructions

In a 5 to 6 quart nonstick pan, over medium-high heat, add ½ tsp oil.
When hot, add sausage and turn occasionally to brown on all sides, about 4 to 6 minutes.
After the sausage is browned, transfer to a plate.
Add onion, mushrooms and carrots to pan and stir often until onion is limp, about 8 minutes.
Add broth, thyme, bay leaf, beans, tomatoes and sausage; cover and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes or until carrots are tender.

If you like this recipe, try our Southern Sausage Cheese Balls with Sweet Onions!