Creamy Bratwurst Stew

• 1-3/4 pounds potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cubed
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 2 pounds uncooked bratwurst links
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons cold water

1. Place first 5 ingredients in a 5-qt. slow cooker; toss to combine. Top with bratwurst. Mix broth and seasonings; pour over top.
2. Cook, covered, on low until sausage is cooked through and vegetables are tender, 6-7 hours. Remove sausages from slow cooker; cut into 1-in. slices. Return sausages to potato mixture; stir in cream.
3. Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into stew. Cook, covered, on high until thickened, about 30 minutes.

potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, green pepper, bratwurst links, chicken broth, salt, basil, pepper, cream, cornstarch, cold water

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/creamy-bratwurst-stew/ (may not work)