Sausage and Vegetable Stew

❤️A cozy, rustic French dish that warms the soul.

👉Ingredients (serves 4)

↪️Main ingredients:

◾️4 smoked sausages (or Morteau sausages, if available)

◾️1/2 green cabbage, sliced into strips

◾️4 potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks

◾️4 carrots, peeled and chopped

◾️1 onion, thinly sliced

◾️2 garlic cloves, minced

◾️1 bouquet garni (a bundle of thyme, bay leaf, and parsley)

◾️1.5 liters (about 6 1/3 cups) of vegetable or chicken broth

◾️Salt and pepper to taste

◾️Fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)

👉Optional additions:

▶️Bacon or pancetta for extra smoky flavor

▶️Crusty bread, for soaking up the broth

👉Instructions:

✅️1. Brown the sausages:

Heat a bit of oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the sausages on all sides until nicely colored. Remove and set aside.

✅️2. Cook the vegetables:

In the same pot, sauté the onion for about 2 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

Add the cabbage, carrots, and potatoes. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes to let flavors start to build.

✅️3. Add broth and seasonings:

Return sausages to the pot. Pour in the broth to cover the ingredients.

Add the bouquet garni, then season with salt and pepper.

✅️4. Simmer:

Cover and let simmer gently over low heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors well blended.

Check tenderness with a fork.

✅️5. Final touches:

Remove the bouquet garni. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

👉Serving Suggestions:

Serve hot in deep bowls with some of the broth. Don’t forget a slice of crusty bread to dip into the flavorful broth!

👉Tips:

✅️Try other veggies like turnips, celery, or leeks to change it up.

✅️Homemade broth makes a big difference in flavor.

✅️Make ahead: This dish tastes even better the next day.

✅️For a spicy twist, add a pinch of smoked paprika or chili flakes.

👉Prep and Cook Time

◾️Prep time: 15 minutes

◾️Cook time: 45–60 minutes

◾️Total: Around 1 hour 10 minutes

◾️Calories: ~350 per serving (may vary based on sausage and broth)

🔹️This dish is perfect for family dinners, gatherings with friends, or any time you crave something warm and hearty.