Sausage and potato stew

1 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 carrots, cut into chunks
2 stalk celery, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp. (10 mL) paprika
6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1-1/2 lbs. (750 g) Polish or other smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) chunks
1/2 tsp. (2 mL) salt
1/4 tsp. (1 mL) pepper
3 cups 750 mL) chicken broth

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery, onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes or until the onion is beginning to soften.
Add the sausage chunks, paprika, salt and pepper and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Now add the potatoes and the broth and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Cover the pan, lower the heat to medium-low and let simmer for about 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Makes 6 servings. (tried and true)


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