Roasted Tomato and White Bean Stew Recipe (2024)

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Johnny

I added a head of Swiss chard and about 5 fresh sage leaves (which I highly recommend because ), uh,white beans and sage...). Really wonderful.

Rere

This is really good and fast to make. Only thing I will say is the soup base is not red like the picture. I think maybe if I do this recipe again I’ll add some sun dried tomatoes or a little tomato paste.

Madeline

Grandie

AMAZING. I adapted the recipe after reading many of the comments. My husband & I rate our recipes & this one was 10/10! With the changes made, we have enough for 2 nights for two of us, w/perhaps a little leftover for a snack. I appreciated all the comments, as i do think the changes mattered:1) CHOP the onions2) Used 6 large garlic cloves3) Used 3 Cans of Beans4) Used 2 Cups of veggie broth5) Added 2 T of Tomato Paste & a generous handful of Spinach in Step 4GREAT. esp in cold weather

Susan

Very good. I added a little more stock and some chopped kale. The lemon zest and parsley really brighten the flavors.

kay slc

skipped parsley lemon since i didn't have anytomatoes were really done in 15 minutesused 1 cup chicken bothWAS FANTASTIC AND WILL SERVE AGAIN AND AGAIN

T Palermo

Used a red onion instead of yellow. Decided to add a couple of tablespoons of tomato paste to give some more color and boost the tomato flavor. Also added a few handfuls of kale and another can of beans to increase the serving size since a few people commented that the original recipe did not feed four. Happily fed five people with enough left over for some seconds!

Shirley P

Two 10 ounce containers of cherry tomatoes not only means a trip to the store, but will cost about as much as a nice little steak (and this time of year even cherry tomatoes are so-so). Any suggestions for substituting some sort of canned tomatoes? How much? what type?

Celina

I used whole canned tomatoes and I roasted them with the oil, thyme and some oregano. Works fine - when you add them to the beans, add in some liquid chicken or vege stock to loosen on the stove.

Karen L Davis

4-6 servings? Are you kidding? More like half that, unless you add a lot more broth and turn it into a soup or dish out very small servings. Having read the comments beforehand, I halved the larger cherry tomatoes, so all would cook at about the same speed; upped the garlic; cooked the onions and garlic a bit longer until softened; added fresh sage. Also added roughly 1/2 c more broth. Sprinkled parmesan and squeezed lemon on top. But what about that lemon zest? Should it be grated?

juno

Add balsamic and 2TB of tomato paste to it at the end. I had to use sage as I did not have thyme. No red flake peppers, used siracha. Excellent and forgiving recipe. If you use extra olive oil to roast the tomatoes you can use it as dip/dizzle for the toast and it is really good.

Amy in Los Angeles

As written was good but a little too subtle for my taste. I added two chopped anchovies and a little red wine vinegar. Great day two.

Yelly

We used one can of butter beans and one can of kidney beans because that's what we had (#quarantinelife), and no parsley or thyme. Still quite tasty! Good effort to taste ratio. Especially good with my boyfriend's sourdough (which now he makes all the time because, again, #quarantinelife)

Kristin

I thought this recipe was just okay. It lacked an umami element. The instruction to “slice” the onion rather than chop it confuses me. I ended up with a stringy onion texture in the final dish that was unpleasant. It would be much better to start with chopped onions. Following one of the suggestions here, I added a generous helping of spinach at the end, which helped the dish. The lemon zest is a critical component; don’t skip it.

Lyd

Suggestions for using soaked dried beans?

Galen

I LOVED the simplicity and big flavors of this dish. Due to food intolerances, I ditched the onion and used garlic infused EVOO to paint the tomatoes instead of using raw garlic. The stew is delicious and I don’t miss the onions, but I’m curious about something I could substitute in their place for a little depth of texture.

MH

Really delicious, next time I’ll double the recipe. I used half Roma, half cherry tomatoes since I was short (cooked the Romas for 10 mins, then added the cherries for 15 more mins). Also added extra garlic, 2 T tomato paste, some chopped fresh sage and spinach. Glad I didn’t skip the parsley/lemon zest topping, as it really elevated the flavor

Raymond

I pretty much followed the directions. Didn't have any lemon. Added a bit more red pepper because I knew I wanted a little kick. Used a veggie broth. It was delicious!!! Roasting the tomatoes made all the difference in the world. Next time I might add some greens to it. Definitely a keeper!!

Susan

Tastes best when seasoned at every step and paired with buttered toast. Lemon zest and parsley are necessary. Maybe add Parmesan rind next time?

Alison

I had to use dried herbs, except fir fresh parsley, and supplemented the 16 oz container of cherry tomatoes on hand with half a can of diced tomatoes (added to the bean mixture). I also followed the recipe suggestion to add greens, in this case 5 oz of frozen chopped spinach, after the stew had simmered for 15 minutes—went very well with the flavors. Very tasty dish for a cold night!

Tim in VT

I challenge anyone to find a recipe that is better than this one based on these four criteria - ease of prep, cost, taste, durability (can I store it?). If you have a contender, I'd love to see it!

Cynthia G

Tried this for the first time today with a few modifications. I added a pound of ground turkey. Instead of two, I used three cans of cannellini beans. Six sliced cloves of garlic instead of three, and dried thyme instead of fresh. Also used about 3 cups of chicken broth. It’s delicious! We liked it! Will definitely make this again.

Jessee J.

First time turned out just okay...for future, if using Aidell's sausage, use 2 (not 4). Brown in pan first, transfer to plate, and then cook onion and garlic (less garlic). Go easy on red pepper flakes.Might be better as written, without meat, and with rosemary/sage. Use cannellini beans (butter beans don't smash well).

deb

I had very old vine toms (17 oz so added tomato flakes too) that should have been thrown out but roasted those with some garlic and dried thyme. Crushed the roasted garlic but also used a little dried garlic from Penzey’s (yum!) once adding to pot. Used tom paste like noted by a lot of people and browned it after onions softened. Instead of red pep flakes, I added 2 tbsp Calabrian chili paste. I also accidentally opened a can of chick peas instead of a can of white beans but went with it.

Suzy

Interesting every less than 5-star review I've written has never been published. This was good. It needed the advice of others. The tomato paste was a big help. Sage instead of thyme improved the flavor too. Overall, not a shining star, but a pretty solid meal.

Bill

With the tomatoes and garlic, the flavor reminded me a lot of another NYT fave, "Crispy Gnocchi With Burst Tomatoes and Mozzarella". (https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1022024-crispy-gnocchi-with-burst-tomatoes-and-mozzarella)

new favorite!

Added green beans & Bavarian sausages and it made it very hearty! Will absolutely make again.

rh

Good. Added a tablespoon of tomato paste, more stock, and nutritional yeast and spike to give it more umami

James Ebersold

I didn't have lemons handy so ended up using some grapefruit zest with a splash of lemon juice. The parsley I used was labeled curly parsley. I otherwise stuck close to the recipe but did take the sliced onions and cut them in half so they were not rings and I also added a splash of cider vinegar as it cooked.People have mentioned they thought this recipe bland and I was concerned I might think that but both my wife and I found it to be quite tasty.

Cindy

My daughter texted me to make this ASAP so I did! I made a list of recommended additions and used some of them. Had 1/2 can San Marzano tomatoes open so I used that with 2/3 contained of fresh cherry tomatoes and that worked perfectly and added some fresh mushrooms to the tomato mix. The whole thing was delish!

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Roasted Tomato and White Bean Stew Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What does it mean when a recipe calls for white beans? ›

If a recipe calls for white beans, you can use Great Northern beans, navy beans, or white kidney beans (also called cannellini beans). Black Beans are medium-size, oval-shaped beans with matte black skin. Black beans are sweet-tasting with a soft texture.

What is bean stew made of? ›

This creamy White Bean Stew is made with cozy ingredients like lemon, carrot, celery, onion, and white beans, and warming spices like garlic, thyme, cumin, and black pepper that make it perfect for a chilly fall or winter day.

Is there a difference between white beans and great northern beans? ›

"The difference between the two rests primarily with the heartiness of the cannellini over the northern," explains Vince Hayward, the president of Camellia Brand beans. "Because of the thicker skin, and slightly bolder bean taste, the cannellini lends itself better towards soups and stews," Hayward adds.

Is there a difference between white beans and cannellini beans? ›

Cannellini Beans are larger and heartier than Great Northerns and are sometimes referred to as “white kidney beans” because of their traditional kidney shape. You'll often find them mixed with pinto beans.

What is the thickener in a white bean soup? ›

What is the thickener in a white bean soup? In this recipe, what really thickens up the soup is the 15 oz of white beans that you are mashing and the starches from the potatoes. We aren't using cornstarch or a thickening agent in this recipe, it really doesn't need it!

Why do we soak beans before stewing? ›

Soaking beans can help improve the texture of the final product once the beans are cooked and reduce the gas produced when the food is being digested. But it isn't necessary to soak them. To cook beans without soaking them first, follow these steps: Sort and rinse your dried beans.

How do you make bean stew thicker? ›

Purée the beans.

Remove a quarter of the beans from the soup and purée them in a blender or food processor. Add the puréed beans back into the soup to thicken it. You can also use an immersion blender or potato masher to purée a portion of the bean soup.

What are considered white beans? ›

White beans as a category includes navy beans, great northern beans, cannellini beans, baby lima beans, butter beans, garbanzo beans, pinto beans, etc. These are the most popular types of white beans (cooked white beans), however each type has its own unique peculiarities and features.

What are examples of white beans? ›

White beans are a group of legumes that are easily distinguishable because of their white color and kidney-like shape. Some types of white beans include cannellini beans (also called white kidney beans), lima beans (also known as butter beans), great northern beans, and navy beans.

Are white kidney beans considered white beans? ›

White beans are one of the many varieties of common beans domesticated in North and South America. Several types exist, though the most common are cannellini beans, which are also called white kidney beans. Tender, with an earthy, nutty flavor, they make a great addition to soups, stews, chilis, and other dishes.

What is another name for white beans? ›

Some recipes simply call for “white beans.” This is a general term for great northern beans, navy beans, cannellini beans, and other similar beans.

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