Good quality beef smoked sausage: Opt for a good quality, flavorful smoked sausage here, which will add lots of rich flavor to the stew. You can use your favorite variety, or even substitute smoked turkey sausage or chicken sausage, if you prefer—they’re a bit lower in fat, so will not provide quite as much richness, but still a fantastic option.
Lots of autumn-inspired veggies: I really love the color that this combo of veggies bring to the mix (the orange hue for the butternut squash and the earthy, sweet flavor of the parsnips), but you could certainly add or sub your favorite. Peas are terrific here as well, as would be rutabaga or even a few Brussels sprouts, or even a handful of cauliflower florets. You can use pretty much whatever you happen to have on hand, or would like to use up.
The longer stew sits, the more flavorful it becomes: If you make this harvest stew 2 or 3 days ahead of when you’d like to enjoy it, that’s terrific! The flavors will deepen even more over a couple days, resulting in even more flavor and richness.
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