This hearty Italian stew is fully satisfying, especially in the winter months.
2-3 medium potatoes, peeled, cubed 1 Tbs. cooking oil 1-1 1/2 lbs. Italian sausages 1 large clove garlic, minced 1/2 C. chopped onion 1 15 oz. can stewed tomatoes 2 C. chicken broth 1 6 oz. can tomato paste 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 tsp. salt, or to taste 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 medium green bell peppers, seeded, chopped
Lightly grease or spray slow cooker; place potatoes in bottom of pot. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage links and brown. Slice links into 1-inch pieces and transfer to slow cooker. Add garlic and onion. In a separate bowl, combine tomatoes, chicken broth, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and pepper; stir to blend. Pour mixture over the sausages in crockpot. Cover and cook on LOW setting 8 to 10 hours, until potatoes are tender. Add bell pepper about 1 hour before serving. Serve as is, with crusty bread, or with rice. Yield: 6 servings