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This hearty one-pot meal is a snap to make; everything gets thrown in the pot and simmers together. The flavors are even better if the stew is made the day before, refrigerated and reheated.
| 2 tablespoons olive oil | 1 teaspoon ground cumin | |
| 4 Italian sausage links, either pork or turkey | 1 cup canned white beans, drained | |
| 1 small onion, chopped | 2 tablespoons chopped parsley | |
| 2 carrots, peeled and sliced into 1-inch pieces | 4 cups chicken broth | |
| 2 small potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch pieces | 1 bay leaf | |
| 1 small pumpkin, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces |
In a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed 6-quart pot, heat the olive oil over medium high.
Brown the sausages on all sides for about 10 minutes and remove onto a plate.
Add the onions to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, until slightly translucent.
Add the remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil, return the sausage to the pot and reduce the heat to medium low.
Cook for about 30 minutes, until the pumpkin is tender when pierced with a fork.
Adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper to taste.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.