White Bean and Potato Stew

parker82's Note:

Hearty stew for a cold day. DH loves the comforting taste. I usually serve with bread. It's pretty healthy besides the sausage.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 7 ounces smoked sausage (I prefer the spicy kind)
• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans (white beans)
• 1 large baking potato
• 6 -7 cups vegetable stock or 6 -7 cups broth
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• salt
• pepper

Directions:

1. chop sausage into small pieces. I usually slice them then cut into quarters.
2. heat oil on medium heat in large pot.
3. add sausage and cook until brown, about 5 minutes.
4. add onion, cook another 5 minutes.
5. add cumin and coriander, make sure to stir well.
6. meanwhile drain liquid from bean.
7. add stock or broth to pot, let come to a boil.
8. add beans and turn down to a simmer.
9. peel potato and cut into small cubes.
10. add potato to pot and let simmer for 30 minutes.
11. add salt and pepper to taste.
12. enjoy!