One-Pot Northern Illinois Sausage and Vegetable Stew

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

A hearty stew featuring smoked sausage and regional vegetables simmered together for a comforting meal inspired by Midwestern flavors. This american-inspired one pot ready in about 55 minutes pairs medium, peeled and diced carrots, diced celery stalks, large, chopped yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds smoked sausage
• 2 medium, peeled and diced carrots
• 2, diced celery stalks
• 1 large, chopped yellow onion
• 3 medium, diced into 1-inch cubes red potatoes
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped for garnish fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 lb sliced smoked sausage and cook for 5 minutes until browned on both sides and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large chopped yellow onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 diced celery stalks, and 2 diced medium carrots to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables soften and onions become translucent.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 diced medium red potatoes, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring to coat the vegetables with spices.
4. Step 4: Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes with juice. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and stew thickens.
5. Step 5: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.