Cozy up with a hearty bowl of Sausage Stew with Potatoes, a soul-warming meal packed with bold flavors and rustic charm. This one-pot wonder combines juicy Italian or smoky sausage, tender chunks of golden potatoes, and a medley of vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, all simmered together in a luscious broth infused with crushed tomatoes, fragrant herbs, and smoked paprika. Perfectly balanced and deeply satisfying, this stew is as simple as it is comforting—perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve it with crusty bread for an irresistible combination. With just 20 minutes of prep and a simmering time that lets the ingredients meld into a rich, flavorful harmony, this recipe is your go-to for effortless comfort food.
Wash and peel the potatoes and cut them into bite-sized cubes. Slice the carrots and celery into thin rounds. Chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside on a plate.
In the same pot, add the onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté the vegetables for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant.
Return the sausage to the pot and add the cubed potatoes, chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, dried thyme, dried oregano, smoked paprika, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine all ingredients.
Bring the stew to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure the potatoes don’t stick to the bottom of the pot.
After 30 minutes, check that the potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded together. Adjust salt and pepper to taste, if necessary.
Remove the bay leaves and discard them. Serve the stew hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Calories |
2121 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 131.8 g | 169% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.0 g | 210% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 214 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 8457 mg | 368% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 167.6 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.3 g | ||
| Protein | 75.5 g | 151% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 488 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 5665 mg | 121% | |
*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.