Croatian Sausage And Bean Stew | Country No 51

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

canned beans

🥗Healthier: dried beans

💰Cheaper: canned lentils

Dried beans are more economical and can be seasoned to taste.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced carrot, celery, and bell pepper; cook for another 5 minutes.

Add sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Mix in tomato paste and paprika; cook for 2 minutes to enhance flavors.

Pour in water and vegetable broth; add bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.

Add canned beans and cook for an additional 10 minutes until heated through.

Remove bay leaves before serving; garnish with chopped parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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