butternut squash with basil chicken sausage

Butternut Squash with Basil Chicken Sausage

2 – 32 oz Chicken Broth (I use Sprouts organic)

3 links of Basil Chicken Sausage. Several meat markets make them. These are from Sprouts

This makes a large batch in a 6 quart slow cooker for a big family or several days of meals for a small family.

Before prepping vegetables pour the broth into the crock pot, add the chicken links and turn on high. Need a good sharp knife and sharpener to keep it that way. Also need good peeler for removing the vegetable skins. I prefer an offset Y peeler but seem to have misplaced it.

Next get your ingredients ready…. Med bunch of Kale, Med Butternut squash, 2 Lg or 3 Med carrots, 4 to 5 pieces of fresh garlic, 1 Lg white onion. I like making a stew style so all vegetables will be cut in chunks. The Kale can be chopped a little finer but will not be added until about an hour before serving.

Stir it all into the pot, cover and place on low if you are leaving for work or going out for the day it will be ready for the Kale when you return. If you want this by lunch keep on high and it will be ready for the Kale in about 3 hours and serve an hour later.

I like lots of Kale for flavor and slice the cooked sausage into smaller bites …. and then a finished dish ready to serve.