Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1
each
bacon

slice, canadian



1
each
carrot

finely chopped



1
each
celery

stalk, finely chopped



1
each
onion

finely chopped



1
each
garlic

clove, minced



8
each
basil

leaves, fresh



28
ounces
tomatoes

plum, canned



6
each
potatoes

cubed



1
pound
sausage

italian, turkey, cut into 2 inch pieces



1
x
salt

to taste



1
x
pepper

to taste



1
x
parsley

or basil, fresh, garnish

 Fry bacon in a large non-stick saucepan until crisp.  Add carrot, celery, onion, garlic and basil.  Saute in pan drippings (or use 
braise/deglaze method) until onion is lightly browned.  Add tomatoes, potatoes and sausage.  Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low.  Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, adding water for desired consistency.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  

May also add cubed zucchini, yellow squash, or more potatoes.  Serve garnished with chopped fresh parsley or more basil.  

For Crockpot:  After  browning step, put in crockpot with remaining ingredients and cook for 8 or 9 hours.  

Serve with a crusty bread