Dairy-Free Hearty Sausage Stew

Warm up any chilly evening with this Dairy-Free Hearty Sausage Stew, a comforting one-pot meal bursting with flavor and nutrition. This rustic stew combines golden-brown slices of dairy-free sausage with a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, potatoes, and kale, all simmered to perfection in a savory broth seasoned with dried herbs like thyme, oregano, and basil. A splash of canned diced tomatoes adds a rich depth to every bite, making it as hearty as it is wholesome. Ready in just an hour, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep, serving up to six portions of satisfying, dairy-free deliciousness. Perfect for those looking to enjoy a comforting stew without any dairy, this dish is both family-friendly and filling.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound dairy-free sausage
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 medium potatoes, diced
• 1 large bell pepper, diced
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups kale, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the dairy-free sausage slices and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Add the carrots, celery, potatoes, and bell pepper, and sauté for another 5 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, bay leaf, dried thyme, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Return the sausage to the pot, stir to combine, and bring the stew to a boil.

Step 7

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the stew simmer for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 8

Uncover, add the chopped kale, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the kale has wilted.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Serve hot and enjoy your hearty dairy-free sausage stew!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3476.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2504.0

Total Fat 113.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.0g
Cholesterol 8.2mg	0%
Sodium 8049.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 271.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 54.6g	0%
Total Sugars 65.9g
Protein 116.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 985.1mg	0%
Iron 27.1mg	0%
Potassium 9246.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.6%

Protein: 18.2%

Carbs: 42.3%