Creole Potato Stew

Submitted by morgainegeiser

"This is a thick and hearty meatless stew."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 50mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups chopped green bell peppers
• 1 1⁄2 cups chopped onions
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped, undrained
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup dry sherry
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3 large potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 8 garlic cloves, crushed
• 12 stuffed green olives, cut crosswise in half
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon sugar

directions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add bell pepper and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes.
3. Add small amounts of water if necessary, about a tablespoon at a time, to prevent drying.
4. Add remaining ingredients.
5. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until potatoes are very tender.
6. Stir several times while cooking.
7. Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.

Reviews

[kitty.rock]

I made this as a soup last week when I was recovering from a bad cold ~ very warming. Loved the combination of flavors (I added 1 tsp on creole seasoning to the mix), and also made it in the crockpot. Turned out wonderfully, and not a drop left. Thanks morgainegeiser ~ made for FALL PAC 2009!