Italian Sausage Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs Italian sausage, casings removed,sliced into 1 inch pieces
3 cups water
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
2 large carrots, cut into chunks
2 stalks celery, cut into chunks
2 small onions, cut into wedges
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 large green bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

Preparation

In a large Dutch oven, brown sausage over medium heat; drain.
Add in water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings.
Bring mixture to a boil; lower heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until sausage is not pink and vegetables are tender.
Add ketchup, green pepper, and parsley.
Cook an additional 12-15 minutes or until pepper is tender.
Throw out bay leaf.
Mix together cornstarch and cold water; blend until smooth; stir into stew.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.