www.allrecipes.com/recipe/279875/italian-white-bean-and-sausage-stew/

"Optional but mandatory" is the perfect phrase for the era we're in right now.

chef john i just gotta say, ive been a sub for almost 10 years and have been watching your videos whenever they go on youtube. you have turned this old school labourer into something of a chef. ive impressed many guests, family and love lives over the years with your recipes . so i just wanna say thank you for the knowledge you have given me . keep bringin on the videos and il continue to support you in any way i can :)

Had a bad anxiety attack tonight, thanks for helping out Chef John. Your calm, upbeat demeanor never fails to settle my nerves.

This recipe is like a big warm hug from the inside out. Nothing beats old family recipes.

Beans + Quarantine = Family Fun

Chef John: hates drips on the rim Also Chef John: uses a bowl that's 80% rim

My mother makes this all the time!! she throws everything in the pantry in the soup/stew. Artichokes, olives, roasted red peppers etc.

Just made it for my family. Instead of water I used stock made from a turkey breast carcass. Did the dried beans. My husband who is a man of few words said it is fantastic. I can't take the credit. Thank you so much, Chef John.

I'm not hungry, nor do I want to cook, I simply want to listen to Chef John narrate.

I wonder if Chef John's pots and pans realize they're world famous

I made this tonight chef! I added rice! I didn’t have enough beans. It’s still really good! A hit with the fam!🙏

Don't mind me, I'm just here to give the play button the ol' tappa tappa once again, along with a hint of cayenne.

Had endless bowls of this at Olive Garden many years ago, it was so good I learned to make it on my own. I usually add some bacon to crisp up with the sausage and a bit of heavy cream once the kale is done. It's also a great base for a vegetarian dish if you remove the sausage and add an additional type of bean and some cauliflower.

Whenever I make soup with these ingredients I call it, Beanies, weenies & greenies. By the way, I like your pot.

CHEF JOHN, YOU SAID THIS WAS A WINNER, & WE'D MAKE IT AGAIN...YOU ARE RIGHT! TY. Ive gotta say.. the Hungarian?/Polish? potatoes & sausage soup with the vinegar & paprika about 2 weeks ago, is SO VERY DELICIOUS. The family has requested I make again. I'll say....I added some good chewy dumplings- (cooked on side & dropped into boiling water & let the family take dumplings from separate serving dish AND then put soup on top. The dumpling & soupy stew(added thickener a tiny bit) were OUTSTANDING TOGETHER- MAKING FOR AN EVEN HEARTIER DISH. SO GOOD. BRAVO.

I usually make about 75 to 80% of your recipes. I am definitely making this one tomorrow. It might be a staple in my household. Thanks Pat

I've been watching your videos for about a year but this was the first I tried to make. It is wonderful! We used canned cannelloni beans because it was what we had. The beans split a lot sooner than expected. If you make this with canned beans add a little less water and summer a little less time. I served it over fresh-baked gluten-free focaccia, as per international law.

Made it on Saturday, and this was delicious! Yummmmmmmmmmmmmm.......

Excellent soup. Thanks Chef John. Just tried it.

This is the yummy quarantine content that we need but do not deserve.

I love Chef John. He's just the best at this stuff. That's why he gets so much respect from KZfaqrs that have cooking channels.

I have made at least 4 of your recipes,all delicious. I will definitely making this one. Thanks

Only watching it brought comfort to our lives and yes it warmed us up from the inside out: that’s the real Italian way !!!!

Hi Chef John, I prepared this this for my Italin hubby he said this is Superb!

Beans and greens, my favorite ❤️

I’m just watching this and have decided to make it for supper tomorrow night! Thanks so much for the recipe and I do so love your videos!❤

Chef John, great recipe, i like canniloni beans also, but garbanzo beans will work also, i use kale for my greens, sometimes a splash of 1/2&1/2 in my broth. My wife is austrian/german & we live in northern kentucky, i'm irish from rural s/e Ky. but here there is a big population of german, greek , italians & all make great sausages, so i can get italian sausage, fresh & pre-ground without having to remove a casing, big plus, whether mild, medium, or hot. God Bless everyone & please stay safe folks.

Oooooh an Italian dish! I LOVE Italian food! ❤️ Thank you very much, Chef John, for your continuous inspiration! Take care!

Just tried this tonight. Mindblowing! It was delicious! I deglazed with vinegar as suggested - 2 kids and although it is cooked I try to avoid alcohol. Swapped chilli flakes for a mix of 5 peppers. Spinach works just fine with this awesome recipe. The highlight of our day in lockdown! Cheers from France. 😁

I made this with a few adjustments (I added a can of San Marzano tomatoes that I crushed by hand and then also added some chopped fire-roasted tomatoes. OMG, so awesome! I love your vids so much. I can't remember the last time I saw one and didn't get inspired by you.

Happy lockdown to you as I made my own bean dish this evening and as a dessert tuned in to your channel.

I just ate and now I'm hungry again... thanks 😂

I am SO happy to see that your stockpot is Cuisinart!! I am quite tired of seeing so many adverts pointed my way that are for "high-end" expensive pots and pans that are NOT always as fine as the more affordable Cuisinart. Thanks, Chef John!

Love how you give the directions ....

We use spinach and beef stock in ours. Really enjoy watching your videos. Love your candor and attitude.

OMG Italian White Bean and Sausage Stew is my Fave! I wish I could have some of that right about now.

oh Chef John. You are a class act. The way you just throw away your comment, "erasing the casing", like you're so not aware it's a little bit of genius.

My family has been eating this for years. Super delicious and one of my favorites. Thanks for another great video.

Thumb up for the sense of humor!

I made this for my family last night, and it was a huge hit! Thanks for another great recipe.

Did this recipe today and it was absolutely delicious! I used alubia beans ‘cause that’s just what I had on hand. Also not a fan of kale but I used it anyways, and it was amazing! Loved how it tied everything together. Thank you Chef John for yet another yummy recipe!

Made this last for dinner last night. It was super easy to make and it hit the spot! Thanks, John!

I just love making anything with beans. This looks something like Italian Wedding soup. Thank you for sharing. I can't wait to make this, so simple and yummy.

made this for dinner tonight with some freshly baked sourdough ... SENSATIONAL !!!

Oh no, Chef John! You've tricked me into making a wet salad!

Made this today. Could only find the beans in a can, not dried. Used three cans and used some chicken broth I had instead of water. I am sure mine wasn’t as good as Chef John’s but it was still fantastic!!! Definitely will make again, quarantine or not.

Am I the only person on Earth that sees stormy winter weather rolling in and is thrilled. It's soup weather, and time to bake some bread. Now it's spring and it's warming up, it's Ughh, salad weather.

The boys at my hunting camp are going to go wild over this soup. Thank you.

I just made this with quinoa, beyond sausage, cayenne powder, and kale. It's all I had. It was delicious. Stew gives you the flavor of all the ingredients in every bowlful; it stretches the food.

After all, you are the Pepe LePew, of how you make your Italian white bean and sausage stew.

You know in this day and age someone with 8000+ views and only 70 haters is the best!! Great recipe, thank you!!!!

Wow - such a delicious stew. I make this all the time now!

Great stew Chef John . Thank you.

I will definitely make this. Thanks.

made this, followed the recipe exactly. It was really good, and pretty easy to make.

Our world leaders would benefit from watching this channel.

Cheap and cheerful recipe. Those Italian sausages are so versatile indeed. Thanks for sharing.

Dinner tonight! Can hardly wait :)

Love the way you explain the recipe. Thanks for sharing Chef🙏

Sounds awesome can't wait to try it

This was soooooo comforting and delicious!! Thank you :)

And as always, I DID enjoy. Thanks, Chef John, for another great recipe and another fun video. You are a ray of light in the present darkness. Keep on truckin'!

I tried this recipe!!!! I did enjoy!! Thanks chef!

So simple and so good! I used organic Hidatsa beans, red chard and made some fresh Ciabatta bread to go with... Sublime!

The longer that "enjoy" is at the end is directly correlated to you getting a thumbs up. I love your videos!!

😊. Big smile at removing casing, adding oo, cheese and mentioning of crusty bread. 😊

I just finished making your black bean soup! Beans beans they're good for your heart...!

Thanks Chef John!

Every recipe I search leads me back to your channel ❤️

making this tomorrow! cant wait!

One of my favorite winter soups. Have made it for years. Take my word, use Collard Greens. My sons love this.

This recipe is remarkable! I have come to expect really excellent results from your recipes but this is just the simplest and yummiest soup ever. Thank you! Thank you!

Thanks Chef John! Hope you, Michele and your families are doing well!

I do something similar with black beans. Sometimes a tomato added. Also beet greens work well.

Love all your recipes

I make this soup and I love this simple recipe. Sometimes I like to add some crushed tomatoes.

This soup would slap with some rosemary.

I make everything separate first the sausages then drain. Make the Carrots celery onions add the sausages then chicken broth and tomato sauce. Add basil and other seasoning at the end I add the cannellini beans and kidney beans. ...comes out awesome

OMG Chef John, i was craving for white beans, this is the perfect comfort recipe. You read my mind. Thank you.

Great soup. Easy to follow. I make this, and add cooked bacon pieces (drained) then top with parmesan cheese at serving.

hello chef john great soup love Italian white bean stew great recipe

Yum yum!! I will be cooking this!!!

Just found this channel, man I love the delivery! When you've had a hard day, this guy teaches you great info AND makes you smile. Looking forward to the backlog of things I've missed. Instant sub!

I made the no knead bread & it turned out great, this looks delicious & just gives me a reason to make more bread this wkend!😄Love soups with sausage. Thx Chef John

Love this stew. A double batch disappears every time :)

Very good timing on this one, thanks Chef John!! Doing it tonight!

I've tried several of your recipes lately and I have to say you certainly have a new fan!

I love you Chef John. Don't let Izzy let you down

Imagine making this for fotoor and your family loving it instead of traditional dishes,, goals

Sounds mouthwatering to the max! Thank you!

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Mmmmmm! Looks delicious. I use kale as my green but I cook them separately and then put them in the soup for about 30-45 minutes before eating.

thanks for making olive garden soup

I made it this afternoon, on this cold northern Ontario day. I added a stalk of celery and a carrot for flavor :)

Chef I can't wait to try this stew it looks tasty. When I was a teenager I worked for a company that served food and I fell in love with the Italian wedding soup. I was wondering if you could make it, your recipes are amazing I have made quite a lot of them. Some of the recipes I never even heard of but the ones I did try are amazing. Keep bringing your wonderful recipes to us. Thank You

I think I may make this for dinner tomorrow.

I most certainly will try it out ! Thanks ! :):):)

You are after all the James Dean of when to salt your beans.

This one is definitely a maker... Just wish it was easier in the Midlands of the UK to get hold of authentic Italian sausage like luganica.