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Smoked Sausage and Potato Stew

A comforting one-pot stew featuring smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and aromatic vegetables simmered in a seasoned broth.

50 minEasyServes 4480 cal/serving

CajunDinnerStovetopStandardHigh FiberGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SugarAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 12 oz andouille smoked sausage, sliced
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 lbs Russet potatoes, cubed
  • 4 cups chicken broth

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add 12 oz sliced andouille smoked sausage and cook for 5 minutes until browned, then remove sausage and set aside.

  3. 3

    Add 1 diced yellow onion, 1 cup diced green bell pepper, and 1 cup diced celery to the pot and saute for 5 minutes until softened.

  4. 4

    Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tsp Cajun seasoning, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Add 2 lbs cubed Russet potatoes and 4 cups chicken broth to the pot, then return sausage.

  6. 6

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender and sausage reaches an internal temperature of 165 F.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Smoked Sausage and Potato Stew reach?

For Smoked Sausage and Potato Stew, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 6. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for andouille in Smoked Sausage and Potato Stew?

The entry for Smoked Sausage and Potato Stew calls for 12 oz andouille smoked sausage, sliced. In its place: Any smoked sausage such as kielbasa, plus a pinch each of cayenne and smoked paprika.

Is Smoked Sausage and Potato Stew gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Smoked Sausage and Potato Stew is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the sausage, the Cajun seasoning and the broth.

How many calories are in Smoked Sausage and Potato Stew?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 480 calories, with 22 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 28 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 890 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Smoked Sausage and Potato Stew?

It is not a good candidate. Refrigerate what is left of Smoked Sausage and Potato Stew within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. Potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so keep this one in the refrigerator.

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