Winter's Night Sausage Stew Recipe

Name: Winter's Night Sausage Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb smoked sausage, halved and sliced; 1 small onion, diced; 1 large carrot, diced; 1 celery rib, sliced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 turnip, peeled and diced; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 (16 ounce) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed; 3 cups beef broth; 2 cups water; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 teaspoon creole seasoning; 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped; 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Servings: persons

12 lb smoked sausage, halved and sliced
1 small onion, diced
1 large carrot, diced
1 celery rib, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 turnip, peeled and diced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 (16 ounce) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
3 cups beef broth
2 cups water
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon creole seasoning
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1 tablespoon cornstarch

1
In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, saute smoked sausage until it starts to get a little color and the fat begins to render.
2
Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic to pot.
3
Saute until vegetables have begun to soften.
4
Add remaining ingredients except spinach and cornstarch.
5
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or until vegetables are cooked through.
6
Mix the cornstarch with a little water to make a slurry.
7
Add to the pot along with the chopped spinach.
8
Simmer for a few more minutes until stew has thickened slightly.

151

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb smoked sausage, halved and sliced, 1 small onion, diced, 1 large carrot, diced, 1 celery rib, sliced, and more.

Yes, Winter's Night Sausage Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Winter's Night Sausage Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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