Hearty Cabanossi Stew with Vegetables (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main ingredients

01 - 300g cabanossi sausage or kielbasa
02 - 600g waxy potatoes
03 - 500g carrots
04 - 400g green beans
05 - 1 red onion
06 - 2 garlic cloves
07 - 850ml vegetable broth
08 - 1 can diced tomatoes (about 400g)
09 - Vegetable oil for sautéing

→ Herbs and seasonings

10 - 1 teaspoon sweet paprika powder
11 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
12 - 1 teaspoon Italian herb blend
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Slice the cabanossi sausage into rounds about ¼ inch thick. Peel the potatoes and cut them into approximately ½ inch cubes. Peel the carrots and slice them into ¼ inch rounds. Finely dice the red onion and mince the garlic. Trim the ends of the green beans and cut them in half.
02 - Heat a splash of oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sliced cabanossi and brown for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion begins to soften, about 2-3 minutes more.
03 - Add the potato cubes, carrot slices, vegetable broth, and canned tomatoes to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover partially and cook for about 12 minutes, until the potatoes are starting to soften.
04 - Add the green beans, paprika, dried basil, and Italian herbs to the pot. Continue simmering for another 12 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender but not mushy. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

# Notes:

01 - This hearty, flavorful stew is perfect for cold days and tastes even better the next day after the flavors have melded.
02 - The cooking time will vary depending on how finely you cut your vegetables - smaller pieces will cook more quickly.