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Rustic Harvest Stew

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Offering up a soup today that is a fusion of Italian and American flavors. Using polenta and Italian sausage, pairing fall harvest flavors like potatoes, okra and corn it becomes rich, thick and hearty.  Now please don’t close out the email if you’ve never tried okra 😀  I’ve heard a lot of talk about the texture of okra but in this soup, the okra is coated with polenta and together they make a rich creamy soup.

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Did you doubt me?  Seriously, this is rich and hearty – all you really need is a great loaf of crusty bread to sop up all this amazing broth!

Rustic Harvest Stew

Rustic Harvest Stew

Here’s a close up to give you a better look.  My hubby enjoyed it so much he had another bowl last night about 9:30!  It only takes about 45 minutes from start to finish to make this stew.  Totally worth the extra 15 minutes it takes to brown the sausage well.

Rustic Harvest Stew

Rustic Harvest Stew

I hope I’ve talked you into trying it!  This recipe makes a nice big pot of stew, enough for 6 generous portions or 8 healthy bowls.  Plenty for your family – and hey if you don’t say anything about the okra, they won’t even know, right?  Enjoy!

Rustic Harvest Stew
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Rustic Harvest Stew

Rustic Harvest Stew - delicious, rich and hearty - all you really need is a great loaf of crusty bread to sop up all the broth!

Course Soups &amp, Stews
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 -8 servings
Calories 312 kcal
Author Souper Chef Deb from Bowl Me Over

Ingredients

  • 1 lb mild Italian sausage
  • 1/2 lb okra thinly sliced
  • 2 pieces yukon gold potatoes chopped into small bite sized
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup polenta
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Start by browning the sausage over medium heat in a heavy bottom pan. Get a good sear on it - you want it to be well browned and broken up into little pieces
  2. While the sausage is cooking, chop the okra, onions, potatoes and mince the garlic.
  3. Drain the excess oil from the sausage and add in the okra, potatoes & onions. Sauté for about 4 minutes and add the garlic and polenta. Mix well, seasoning with the salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
  4. Increase the heat to high and add the chicken broth, bring to a boil. Stir well scraping the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Reduce to simmer and cook for another 20 minutes stirring occasionally. The stew will thicken and once the potatoes are cooked thru the stew is complete!
Nutrition Facts
Rustic Harvest Stew
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 1448mg 60%
Potassium 548mg 16%
Total Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 1g
Protein 14g 28%
Vitamin A 7.3%
Vitamin C 29.1%
Calcium 5.4%
Iron 9.3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

 

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  6. Hi Debra! Thank you for your kind words over at my blog 🙂 I popped right over to yours and this gorgeous bowl of stew greeted me – rustic, full of flavor and rich! Wish I had a bowl right now. It’s still kinda chilly here in Buenos Aires as we transition from winter to spring…. this stew would do me much good!

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    • Thank you Felicia – I really enjoyed reading your blog. I can really relate – we have one family member that just lost their battle with cancer and one that is fighting the fight. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  18. Oh, this looks awesome. I’m def. trying this when the cooler weather hits. I love using sausage in soups. I’ve never actually tried okra but I’m willing to give it a shot.

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  24. Omg!! This stew look amazing and delicious too. I can’t wait to try it. We are a turkey family so I’m going to do a little twist by using turkey Italian sausage. I hope it turn out good.

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    • Thanks Jennifer, turkey sausage will be just as amazing, that’s a great substitute – enjoy! If you get a chance, swing back by and let me know what you think of this recipe!!

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Meet Souper Chef Deb

Welcome to Bowl Me Over! My name is Debra and I send warm greetings from sunny California. I am a serious foodie – I’ve been known as the go-to girl in our family for years, catering weddings and anniversary parties and in the summer help cook mountains of food for our family reunions. Often times things I create end up in a bowl, hence the name Bowl Me Over! I strive for good health, but food has to be full of flavor. A calorie is a calorie, but it’s more satisfying to eat when the food is delicious! Learn More . . .