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Lincolnshire Sausage and Bean Stew Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 6 Lincolnshire sausages
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes
- 1 can (400g) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 cups chicken stock
- Salt and pepper, to taste

Special equipment needed:
- Dutch oven or large pot with lid

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat.

2. Add the sausages and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pot and set aside.

3. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

4. Add the chopped tomatoes, cannellini beans, tomato paste, dried thyme, smoked paprika, and chicken stock to the pot. Stir to combine.

5. Return the sausages to the pot and bring the mixture to a simmer.

6. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let the stew simmer for 30 minutes.

7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

8. Serve hot with crusty bread.


- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 45 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium-high heat for browning sausages and vegetables
- Low heat for simmering stew
Serving size:
- 4 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 25g
- Fiber: 8g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Lincolnshire sausages can be substituted with any other type of sausage.
- Cannellini beans can be substituted with any other type of white bean.

Variations:
- Add chopped kale or spinach to the stew for extra nutrition.
- Use beef or vegetable stock instead of chicken stock for a different flavor.
- Add a splash of red wine to the stew for extra depth of flavor.

Tips and tricks:
- To make the sausages easier to slice, freeze them for 30 minutes before cutting.
- For a thicker stew, mash some of the beans with a fork before adding them to the pot.
- Leftover stew can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftover stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat leftover stew in a pot over medium heat until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the stew in individual bowls with a slice of crusty bread on the side.

Garnishes:
- Sprinkle chopped parsley or grated Parmesan cheese on top of the stew before serving.

Pairings:
- Serve the stew with a side salad or roasted vegetables.

Suggested side dishes:
- Crusty bread
- Roasted vegetables
- Side salad

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the stew is too thin, simmer it uncovered for a few more minutes to thicken it up.
- If the stew is too thick, add more chicken stock or water to thin it out.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure the sausages are cooked through before adding them to the stew.
- Store leftover stew in the refrigerator within 2 hours of cooking.

Food history:
- Lincolnshire sausages are a type of sausage from the Lincolnshire region of England. They are typically made with pork and seasoned with sage.

Flavor profiles:
- The stew has a savory and slightly smoky flavor from the sausages and smoked paprika.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the stew as a main course for dinner.

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Region: British

Taste: Savory, Tangy, Hearty, Meaty, Herbaceous