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                         Sausage and Potato Stew

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Crockpot                         Stews

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      slice         Canadian bacon
   1                    Carrot -- finely chopped
   1                    Celery stalk -- finely chopped
   1                    Onion -- finely chopped
   1                    Garlic clove -- minced
   8                    Fresh basil leaves
  28      ounces        Tomatoes, plum -- canned
   6                    Potatoes -- cubed
   1      pound         Italian turkey sausage
                        -- (cut into 2" pieces)
                        Salt
                        Pepper
                        Fresh parsley or basil garnish

    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.
 




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