Ingredients

The following ingredients have 9 Servings
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 TBSP butter
  • 2 cups diced potatoes
  • 2 cups diced carrots
  • 1 14- oz can chicken broth
  • 1 medium zucchini (diced)
  • 2 large tomatoes (peeled and diced (or you can use 1 14-oz can diced tomatoes, not drained))
  • 1 14- oz can corn (not drained)
  • 1/2 tsp rubbed sage
  • 1/2 tsp all-purpose seasoning
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 2 TBSP cornstarch
  • 1 cup diced chicken or ham (optional)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (to top bowls of stew with)

Instruction

  • In a large stockpot, heat butter over medium heat. Add in onions, garlic, potatoes and carrots. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until onions are translucent.
  • Add in chicken broth. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, until potatoes and carrots are soft.
  • Add in zucchini, tomatoes, corn, chicken or ham (if desired) and seasonings (except cornstarch.) Heat for another 10-15 minutes or so, until mixture is hot and beginning to boil.
  • Reduce heat and add all but 2-3 TBSP of the evaporated milk. Mix remaining evaporated milk with the cornstarch and stir until combined. Stir it into the stew. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Salt & pepper to taste. Top with fresh diced cherry tomatoes & a little shredded Parmesan cheese once stew is ladled into each bowl.