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Roasted Pepper & Sausage Stew

Embrace the cozy flavors of fall with a rustic stew of roasted red peppers, fresh basil, & sausage! Equally perfect for forest campsites & home kitchens.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Soups & Stews
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8 bowls
Calories: 230kcal
Author: Mountain Cravings

Ingredients

  • 4 red bell peppers sliced
  • 2 large sweet onions thinly sliced
  • 1 T. olive oil
  • 1 t. salt
  • 1 lb. italian sausage links
  • 2 T. butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 1/2 cups beef or garlic broth
  • 28 oz. diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil finely sliced
  • croutons for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450°.
  • Toss peppers & onions in olive oil. Spread on a foil-covered rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle with salt.
  • Roast at 450° for 30 minutes.
  • While peppers & onions are roasting, brown sausage links in a large pot. Remove and slice into 1/4-inch rounds.
  • Melt butter in the pot with sausage drippings. Saute garlic over low heat until fragrant.
  • Transfer half of peppers & onions to the pot and half to a blender. Add broth to the blender and blend on high until smooth, then pour into the pot.
  • Add sliced sausage & tomatoes to the pot. Bring stew to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add basil and cook for another minute, then remove from heat. Serve hot topped with croutons.