Hearty Sausage Stew

Warm up your kitchen with this comfort-food classic: Hearty Sausage Stew! Brimming with robust flavors, this satisfying one-pot meal combines savory sausage links, tender potatoes, sweet carrots, and aromatic celery in a rich tomato and beef broth base. Enhanced with a touch of garlic, thyme, and a hint of smokiness from tomato paste, this stew achieves a depth of flavor that's perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family dinners. A final addition of vibrant peas and a garnish of fresh parsley makes each serving as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-follow recipe yields six generous portions, making it an ideal dish for meal prepping or feeding a crowd. With wholesome ingredients and a hearty texture, this sausage stew is a must-try for fans of comforting, homemade classics.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 medium-sized sausage links
• 1 large onion
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 2 medium carrots
• 3 medium potatoes
• 2 celery stalks
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Begin by heating the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the sausage links to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Remove the sausages from the pot and set aside.

Step 3

While the sausages are cooking, finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Slice the carrots and dice the potatoes and celery.

Step 4

In the same pot, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the sliced carrots, diced potatoes, and celery to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Stir in the tomato paste and allow it to cook for 2 minutes to enhance its flavor.

Step 7

Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and beef broth. Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 8

Slice the browned sausages and return them to the pot.

Step 9

Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 45 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 10

Remove the bay leaf and stir in the frozen peas. Allow the stew to cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 11

Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.

Step 12

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your hearty sausage stew!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2842.9 grams (2842.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2103

Total Fat 108.80g	139%
Saturated Fat 32.80g	164%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.30g
Cholesterol 168mg	56%
Sodium 8704mg	378%
Total Carbohydrate 214.20g	78%
Dietary Fiber 39.00g	139%
Total Sugars 49.00g
Protein 68.90g	138%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 515mg	40%
Iron 18mg	101%
Potassium 6710mg	143%

*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: 46.4%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 40.6%