Ingredient Vegetable Tomato Canned Tomato Slow-Cooker White Bean & Sausage Cassoulet 5.0 (1) 1 Review This slow-cooker cassoulet comes together quickly without fuss. Mashing some of the beans makes the broth creamier, while a topping of toasted panko adds contrasting crunchiness. Serve with a crusty baguette to sop up every last drop of the sauce. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs, if desired. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is a group of dedicated culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. 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EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on December 11, 2019 Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Total Time: 3 hrs 50 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: High-Fiber Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 6 ounces Italian pork sausage, casings removed ¾ cup chopped yellow onion (from 1 medium onion) ¼ cup chopped celery (from 1 celery stalk) ¼ cup matchstick carrots 2 tablespoons , plus 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained ¾ teaspoon black pepper ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup unsalted chicken stock 2 (15 ounce) cans no-salt-added Great Northern or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 2 teaspoons olive oil ⅓ cup panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs) Directions Cook the sausage in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high, stirring to crumble the sausage, until the oil begins to release, about 2 minutes. Add the onion, celery, carrots, and 2 tablespoons of the thyme to the skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes, pepper, and salt; bring to a boil over medium-high. Transfer the sausage mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker; stir in the chicken stock. Mash 1/2 cup of the rinsed beans. Add the mashed and whole beans to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW until the vegetables are tender, 3 hours and 30 minutes to 4 hours. Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium. Add the panko, and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir the remaining 1 teaspoon thyme into the panko. Divide the sausage mixture among 4 bowls; top with the toasted panko mixture, and serve immediately. Tips Multicooker Directions: In Step 1, place the sausage in the inner pot of a 6-quart multicooker. With the lid off, press SAUTÉ [Normal], and cook uncovered, stirring often, until the oil begins to release. Add the onion, celery, carrots, and 2 tablespoons of the thyme; cook uncovered, stirring often, 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste; cook, stirring constantly, until blended. Stir in the tomatoes, pepper, and salt; bring to a boil. Turn off the cooker. Stir in the chicken stock. Mash 1/2 cup of the rinsed beans. Add the mashed and whole beans to the pot. Lock the lid; turn Pressure Valve to "Venting." Cook on SLOW COOK [Normal] until the vegetables are tender, about 4 hours. Complete Step 3. Originally appeared: Everyday Slow Cooker Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 404 Calories 18g Fat 42g Carbs 19g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 3/4 cups Calories 404 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 42g 15% Dietary Fiber 11g 39% Total Sugars 8g Protein 19g 38% Total Fat 18g 23% Saturated Fat 5g 25% Sodium 570mg 25% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.