This recipe creates a flavorful Italian sausage and cannellini bean stew with vegetables, perfect for a comforting meal. Adjust spice levels and additional ingredients according to personal preferences. Shout out to @familykitchenjoy for allowing me to test out their amazing tomato stew seasoning and vegetable bullion!
1. **Prepare Ingredients:** Remove the sausage casings (if any) and brown the Italian sausage in a pot. Chop the red and green bell peppers, garlic, red potato, tomatoes, and collard greens. 2. **Cooking:** Once the sausage is browned, add the chopped peppers, potatoes, collard greens, garlic, and tomatoes into the pot with the sausage. Pour in the chicken broth. 3. **Simmering:** Cook until the collard greens are mostly tender. Add the cannellini beans, cream (dairy-free or regular), Italian seasoning, fresh basil, vegetable bouillon, and tomato bouillon. 4. **Simmer Further:** Allow the mixture to simmer for 10-15 minutes over low to medium heat. This helps blend the flavors. 5. **Optional Garnish:** If desired, top the dish with Parmesan cheese and optionally serve with butter-toasted pine nuts and toasted bread. 6. **Serve:** Once simmered and flavors have melded, the dish is ready to serve. **Notes:** Adjust the seasoning to taste. The optional butter-toasted pine nuts and toasted bread can add a nice crunch and extra flavor to the dish.
