Sausage Vegetable Stew with Potatoes and Tomato

Name: Sausage Vegetable Stew with Potatoes and Tomato
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Eastern European-inspired
Ingredients: 300 g cooked smoked sausage, sliced; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 whole medium onion, diced; 2 whole medium carrots, sliced; 500 g potatoes, peeled and cubed; 3 tbsp tomato sauce or passata; 500 ml chicken or vegetable broth; 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp chopped parsley

A simple stovetop stew of browned sausage, potatoes, carrots and tomato.

By Savva LoginovUpdated October 2, 2026

Total 50 minMakes 4 servings

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This one-pot vegetable and sausage stew is built from potatoes, carrots, onion and tomato sauce. The source adds “sausage dumplings” made from sausage and flour but gives no workable quantities or dough method, so this version keeps the complete stew and leaves the dumplings out. Brown the sausage first to deepen the broth, then simmer until the potatoes are tender and the sauce lightly coats a spoon. Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Brown sausage slices for 3 to 4 minutes, then transfer to a plate. Add onion and carrots to the pot and cook 5 minutes, stirring, until onion softens. Stir in potatoes, tomato sauce, broth, salt and pepper. Return sausage and bring to a gentle boil.

Sausage Vegetable Stew with Potatoes and Tomato

How to tell when it is ready

Taste and adjust seasoning. Scatter with parsley and serve hot.

Tips

Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium heat.
Add onion and carrots to the pot and cook 5 minutes, stirring, until onion softens.
Stir in potatoes, tomato sauce, broth, salt and pepper.
Cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes, until potatoes and carrots are fork-tender.

Troubleshooting

If stew is thin, simmer uncovered for a few minutes.
If potatoes break apart, reduce stirring and keep the simmer gentle.

Substitutions

Use vegetable broth for a milder flavour.
Use kielbasa or another fully cooked smoked sausage.

Variations

Add a chopped red pepper with the carrots.
Stir in drained white beans for a heartier stew.

Serving suggestions

Serve with crusty bread.
Add a spoonful of sour cream at the table.
Pair with a simple green salad.
Top with extra parsley.

Make ahead

Measure the ingredients ahead. Follow the storage guidance after cooking: Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 days. Reheat until steaming throughout.

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 days. Reheat until steaming throughout.

Food safety

If using raw sausage, cook it thoroughly before adding vegetables; reheat leftovers to 74°C (165°F).

Frequently asked questions

Can I use raw sausage?

Yes. Remove its casing if needed and brown it thoroughly, breaking it into pieces before adding the vegetables.

How should I store vegetable and sausage stew?

Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 days. Reheat until steaming throughout.

Serve with crusty bread. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 days. Reheat until steaming throughout.

About the author

Savva Loginov

Savva Loginov writes about traditional Ukrainian cooking, including regional dishes, heritage baking and the customs behind familiar recipes. His English guides explain each dish’s context alongside clear, practical cooking instructions.

Sausage Vegetable Stew with Potatoes and Tomato