Lumberjack Stew (Crock Pot)

This stew is good on a cold day. I got this recipe from a family friend years ago, and I'm so glad she shared it with me. She didn't saute her sausage before cooking, I added that step to help get any extra grease out before cooking, so you can omit that step if you prefer or if you have lean sausage. I used a 2 qt. CrockPot for these quantities. If you double this or add a few extra veggies, you will need a bigger pot.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb kielbasa
• 1⁄2 small onion, diced
• 1⁄2 cup carrot, sliced
• 2  medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) can  cream of mushroom soup
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper, to taste
• 1⁄4 cup rice
• 2  cups water

Directions

1. Slice sausage into about 1 inch slices and saute with the diced onion until onion is soft, but not cooked through.
2. Place everything in 2 quart CrockPot, stir gently to mix, and cook on low 6-8 hours.
3. Note: Once everything is mixed, you can place the pot in the fridge over night, and just put it on to cook in the morning.