Slow-Cooker Winter Root Veggie and Sausage Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 large baking potato, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 large dark-orange sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 1 medium parsnip, sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 lb. smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 (14 1/2-oz.) can ready-to-serve chicken broth
• 1 (14.5-oz.) can chunky tomatoes with garlic and Italian herbs, undrained
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley