Creamy Bratwurst Stew

• 4 medium potatoes, cubed
• 2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 2 lbs fresh bratwursts, cut into 1-inch slices
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon cold water

1. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the potatoes; carrots, celery, onion and green pepper. Top with bratwurst slices. Combine the broth, salt, basil and pepper; pour over top. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours or until vegetables are tender and sausage is no longer pink.
2. Stir in cream. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into stew. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until gravy is thickened.

potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, green pepper, fresh bratwursts, chicken broth, salt, basil, pepper, cream, cornstarch, cold water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/creamy-bratwurst-stew-318653 (may not work)