Sausage Stew Recipe

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds Italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 cups water
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 medium carrots, cut into chunks
• 2 celery ribs, cut into chunks
• 2 small onions, cut into wedges
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon each dried basil, thyme and rosemary, crushed
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1/2 large green or sweet red pepper, cut into chunks
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon cold water