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Creamy Sausage Stew

By Diana Rattray, About.com

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Ingredients:

  • 8 medium red or other white potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes, or about 4 cups
  • 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped onions
  • 1 large green bell pepper, cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 2 ribs celery, cut in 1-inch slices
  • 1 1/2 pounds smoked sausage, sliced about 1-inch thick
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons dried leaf basil
  • 1 teaspoons salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons cold water

Preparation:

Place potatoes in an oven-safe Dutch oven or large baking pan. Add onions, peppers, celery, and sausage; toss gently. Combine oil, basil, salt and pepper. Pour over the meat and vegetables; toss well. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes; stir. Add the heavy cream; cover and bake for about 30 minutes longer or until the potatoes are tender. In a measuring cup or small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water; stir into stew. Place the stew on the stove top and bring to a boil, stirring until thickened.
Serves 8.

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