Title: Sausage and Potato Stew
Categories: Diet Crockpot
Yield: 6 Servings

1	sl	Canadian bacon
1		Carrot, finely chopped
1		Celery stalk, finely chopped
1		Onion, finely chopped
1		Garlic clove, minced
8		Fresh basil leaves
28	oz	Tomatoes, plum, canned
6		Potatoes, cubed
1	lb	Italian turkey sausage, cut into 2" pieces
		Salt
		Pepper
		Fresh parsley or basi for 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.

Adapted from _Great Recipes for Great Gardeners_ by Linda Shogren (TEECH)

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