Creamy Bratwurst Stew

I have not tried this recipe. This recipe is from All Recipes. The recipe was submitted by Susan Holmes.

• Ready In: 7 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4  medium potatoes, cubed
• 2  medium carrots, coarsely chopped
• 2  celery ribs, chopped
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 3⁄4 cup  chopped green pepper
• 2  lbs  fresh  bratwursts, cut into 1-inch slices
• 1⁄2 cup chicken broth
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 2  cups half-and-half cream
• 3  tablespoons cornstarch
• 1  tablespoon cold water

Directions

1. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the potatoes; carrots, celery, onion and green pepper. Top with bratwurst slices. Combine the broth, salt, basil and pepper; pour over top. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours or until vegetables are tender and sausage is no longer pink.
2. Stir in cream. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into stew. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until gravy is thickened.