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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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