L.R. creamy sausage stew

2 quarts potatoes, chopped into large pieces
2 cups carrot chunks
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped sweet pepper
1 8-oz. pkg. fresh mushrooms, quartered if large
28 oz. smoked turkey sausage
1 T. olive oil
1 T. basil
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
2 cups half and half
3 T. cornstarch
3 T. water

In a large roasting pan with a lid, combine vegetables and sausage. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with seasonings. Toss to combine. Bake covered at 350 for 45 minutes. Stir and add the half and half. Return to oven for another 40 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Place pan on stove top and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Combine cornstarch and water. Stir into stew and continue to cook and stir until thickened and bubbly throughout. Makes 12-1cup servings.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LRUSSELLFAMILY.