French Peasant Supper

Transport your taste buds to the French countryside with this hearty and comforting French Peasant Supper. This one-pan recipe combines caramelized onions, tender baby potatoes, savory smoked sausage, and fragrant thyme, all simmered in a flavorful Dijon mustard and chicken stock sauce. Ready in under an hour, this rustic dish is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Garnished with fresh parsley and served with crusty bread, it’s a simple yet elegant meal that embodies the essence of French homestyle cooking. Add this rich, aromatic skillet supper to your mealtime rotation for a satisfying, no-fuss recipe that feels like a culinary hug.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large yellow onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1.5 pounds baby potatoes
• 12 ounces smoked sausage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat.

Step 2

Slice the yellow onions into thin rings and mince the garlic cloves. Add the onions to the pan and sauté for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and caramelized.

Step 3

While the onions cook, wash and halve the baby potatoes. Slice the smoked sausage into 1/2-inch rounds.

Step 4

Once the onions are caramelized, add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Push the onions to one side of the pan and add the halved baby potatoes, cut side down. Let the potatoes sear for 3-4 minutes without stirring.

Step 6

Add the sausage slices to the pan. Sprinkle the dried thyme over the pan, stirring everything together.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken stock and Dijon mustard. Pour the mixture into the pan and stir gently to coat the ingredients.

Step 8

Season with salt and black pepper, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan with a lid and let simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and the liquid has reduced slightly.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Sprinkle fresh parsley over the dish before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm with crusty bread on the side to complete the meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1739.5 grams (1739.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2037

Total Fat 123.40g	158%
Saturated Fat 35.10g	176%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 259mg	86%
Sodium 5446mg	237%
Total Carbohydrate 160.20g	58%
Dietary Fiber 15.40g	55%
Total Sugars 21.90g
Protein 78.60g	157%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 279mg	21%
Iron 13mg	74%
Potassium 4086mg	87%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.8%

Protein: 15.2%

Carbs: 31.0%