Cajun Vegetable Stew

Ingredients

• 2 tbs butter
• 2 tbs flour
• ½ lb frozen corn
• 1 lb frozen petite peas
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1 shallot, finely diced
• 1 stalk celery, finely diced
• 1 small bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 small Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 jalapeño pepper
• 4 C vegetable stock
• ¾ tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• ½ tsp Cajun seasoning
• ¼ lb ham steak, cubed

Directions

1. Brown Ham: In a large saucepan, brown ham in 1 tbs butter with Cajun seasoning. Remove and set aside.
2. Cook Veggies: Melt another 1 tbs butter over moderately high heat. Add onion, celery, bell pepper, jalapeño, and shallot; cook until softened.
3. Thicken Base: Stir in flour until well combined.
4. Simmer: Add stock, carrots, potatoes, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to moderate. Cook about 8 minutes, until carrots and potatoes are just tender.
5. Finish: Add peas and corn, cover, and simmer 5 minutes more until tender.
6. Serve: Serve hot.

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