Mae's Sausage Supreme Stew

Warm, hearty, and bursting with robust flavors, Mae's Sausage Supreme Stew is the ultimate one-pot comfort meal for any season. Brimming with savory Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and a medley of fresh vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and celery, this stew delivers a perfect balance of richness and freshness. Enhanced with aromatic herbs like thyme, oregano, and smoked paprika, and simmered to perfection in a flavorful broth infused with tomato paste and diced tomatoes, every spoonful is a celebration of bold, rustic flavors. Ready in just over an hour, this easy recipe is ideal for cozy family dinners, and the optional pairing with crusty bread makes it even more irresistible. Perfect for feeding a hungry crowd, this versatile stew is as satisfying as it is simple to prepare.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 large Yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium Carrots, sliced into rounds
• 2 stalks Celery stalks, diced
• 3 medium Potatoes, cubed
• 1 medium Zucchini, diced
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 14 ounces Diced tomatoes, canned
• 4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 2 leaves Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the Italian sausages and cook for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. Remove the sausages and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for another 3 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 5

Add the cubed potatoes and zucchini to the pot, stirring to combine with the other vegetables.

Step 6

Stir in the tomato paste, ensuring the vegetables are well coated.

Step 7

Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and chicken (or vegetable) broth. Stir well to combine.

Step 8

Slice the cooked sausages into bite-sized pieces and return them to the pot.

Step 9

Add the dried thyme, dried oregano, smoked paprika, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.

Step 10

Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded together.

Step 11

Remove the bay leaves before serving.

Step 12

Garnish each bowl with fresh parsley and serve hot, optionally with crusty bread on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3090.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2175.5

Total Fat 129.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 266.8mg	0%
Sodium 9629.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 181.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.3g	0%
Total Sugars 36.1g
Protein 90.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 522.3mg	0%
Iron 16.3mg	0%
Potassium 6377.1mg	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: 51.7%

Protein: 16.0%

Carbs: 32.3%