Savory Sausage and Root Vegetable Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-13 · Updated 2026-04-13

A comforting one-pot meal featuring smoky sausage and tender root vegetables simmered in aromatic broth, ideal for cold nights. This English-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs smoked sausage, olive oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 smoked sausage
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 2, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes carrots
• 2, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes parsnips
• 3 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes potatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large onion, diced, 2 carrots, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes, 2 parsnips, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes, and 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes, to the pot. Stir to combine and cook for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
3. Step 3: Pour in 4 cups chicken broth, add 1 tsp dried thyme and 1 bay leaf, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
4. Step 4: Remove the bay leaf, discard, and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Adjust seasoning if needed before serving.