Description
A comforting bowl of Old-Fashioned Vegan Stew with hearty vegetables and savory spices in a rich broth, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup peas, fresh or frozen
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the sliced carrots, celery, and potatoes, cooking for about 8 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add the green beans and peas, stirring well to combine.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice and the vegetable broth.
- Stir in the tomato paste until fully incorporated.
- Add the thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 45 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve hot garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or add some spice for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg