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Warm Heart Stew

I felt like making a soup that had ingredients that all of my family loves. So voila! My warm heart stew contains all of the best beans and robust bratwurst of the season. We enjoy this, and my family even asks me to make it in the summer!
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11/03/2010
Reviewed By: cindy
Yum! I didn't have carrots but I figured it would be a good addition to the flavor of the broth, so I used a bottle of carrot baby food! Sounds crazy but it worked in a pinch. Took this to a pot luck and got tons of compliments.
03/03/2010
Reviewed By: Arenda Dru
This was strange. The leftovers lasted quite a long time as a results
12/01/2009
Reviewed By: CooperCook
This turned out delicious. I added a tablespoon each of Dijon mustard and white wine vinegar for extra flavor. I also added some Lil' Smokies I had leftover.
10/22/2009
Reviewed By: KBOECKMAN
Really good. I added a touch of dijon mustard to my bowl, and a touch of ketchup to my daughter's bowl. Yum!
10/13/2009
Reviewed By: LULULEE
My husband sure liked it. Added a potato and a bit of celery seed, but the recipe is perfect as-is. Tons of flavor.
08/27/2009
Reviewed By: debby
I was pleasantly surprised with this stew. Wasn't sure what to expect. Very good....thought the kraut and basil were good to offset each other. Guess the best compliment to say about this recipe is that I will be DEFINITELY making this a keeper.
03/09/2009
Reviewed By: BETHANNE770
It may sound like a strange recipe, but the broth turns out so flavorful! I used smoked sausage because I don't care for brats, and both times I used different a different combination of beans. Black-eyed peas, kidney beans and pinto beans are my favorite combination. This is going to be a staple in the colder months!
01/20/2009
Reviewed By: tag96
What a surprisingly great dish. Tried this using extra package of bratwursts I had on hand but substituted using beef stock for broth, canninelli beans for navy and dried basil for fresh. Husband who is picky loved it, will definitely make this again.
04/24/2008
Reviewed By: SuperSuz
Since I ventured across this recipe a couple of years ago, I have made this stew at least 10 times and my family loves it! Its wonderful on a cold/rainy day.
11/02/2007
Reviewed By: Tansy
I loved this stew. My husband didn't like carrots in it so I made it again and used a small amount of pre-shredded carrots. He ate it 'like a man'. I'm sure it will be on our table many times this winter. Pansynan
03/28/2007
Reviewed By: Caroline C
I scaled this down to four servings, and because I didn't want three 1/2 cans of beans going to waste, I made this with one large can of pintos. In hindsight, I wish I had followed the recipe, or used pintos and kidney beans at least - the pintos were kinda boring, and didn't provide much flavor. Despite this, we did enjoy it - quick, easy, and comforting. Thanks!
01/29/2007
Reviewed By: Anya
I thought this stew was very good. I did add extra chicken broth and used only kidney and pinto beans. I cooked it the night before on low for 7 hours then reheated it for dinner the next night. I think next time I will use spicier bratwurst or chicken sausage for a little more flavor, but I will make this again.
11/10/2006
Reviewed By: CURTISLEE
Not fancy or exotic. It's down-home country comfort food and it's just great. I substituted dry parsley and basil because I didn't have fresh. I used turkey bratwurst, making this soup/stew a healthy choice, all the way through. Preparation is quick and easy too.
10/16/2006
Reviewed By: Foxy
My husband and I loved this stew. I made it just as written, and it was wonderful. I gave some to a co-worker and she and her husband loved it, too.
09/30/2006
Reviewed By: SAL K.
Wonderful stew! I made it today for the first time, and it is awesome! Bold & flavorful if you are looking for some great flavor. I love to make soups and stews, especially in the Fall, and was loking for something a little different. I found it here! Thanks, Loolay, for a fantastic recipe! It is going in my "favorites" file, but I think I will rename it "Oktoberfest stew"! A good Pilsner with this one hits the spot!
09/11/2006
Reviewed By: ERICN
I really enjoyed this recipe! It's easy to make, the flavor was complex,without being overpowering. It did taste better the second day, primarily because some of the starch from the beans helped to thicken up the soup. I think next time I'll mash up an extra can of pinto beans and add it thicken it up a bit. A really nice stew/soup! Thanks!
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