Sausage and Potato Stew

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Course : Stews
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

1 slice Canadian bacon
1 medium carrot -- finely chopped
1 medium celery stalk -- finely chopped
1 medium Onion -- finely chopped
1 clove garlic
8 bunches fresh basil leaves
28 ounces plum tomatoes
6 Medium potatoes -- cubed
1 pound Italian turkey sausage -- cut into 2 inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 bunch fresh parsley or basil garnish
 

Preparation:

Fry bacon in a large non-stick saucepan until crisp. Add carrot, celery, onion, garlic and basil. Saute in pan drippings (or use braise/deglaze method) until onion is lightly browned. Add tomatoes, potatoes and sausage. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, adding water for desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste. May also add cubed zucchini, yellow squash, or more potatoes. Serve garnished with chopped fresh parsley or more basil. For Crockpot: After browning step, put in crockpot with remaining ingredients and cook for 8 or 9 hours. Serve with a crusty bread.