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Quick Vegetarian Stew

Quick Vegetarian Stew That'll Warm Your Soul Tonight

This Quick Vegetarian Stew is the ultimate comfort food, easily customizable and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 8 oz Chestnut Mushrooms Can substitute with white button or cremini mushrooms.
  • 1 Onion Yellow or sweet onion works best.
  • 2 stalks Celery Can be omitted if necessary.
  • 2 Carrots Alternatively, parsnips can be used.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh is ideal, powdered can suffice.
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Rosemary Fresh is preferred.
  • 1 tbsp Thyme Fresh is preferred.
  • 2 Bay Leaves Remove before serving.
For the Liquid
  • 15 oz Tomato Puree Crushed tomatoes can be used.
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce Tamari is a gluten-free option.
  • 1 cup Red Wine Swap for vegetable broth for non-alcoholic.
  • 4 cups Vegetable Stock Homemade or store-bought works fine.
For Thickening and Heartiness
  • 3 tbsp Flour Gluten-free flour blends can be used.
  • 1 cup Parsnips Can swap in other root vegetables.
  • 1 cup Swede Feel free to use turnips or potatoes.

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or heavy pot

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over low heat for about 2 minutes.
  2. Add chopped onion and celery, season with salt, and sauté for 10 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in chopped carrots and cook for another 10 minutes.
  4. Add chestnut mushrooms and increase heat to medium; cook for about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme, cooking for an additional minute.
  6. Add tomato puree, soy sauce, and sprinkle flour; stir for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Pour in red wine, add parsnips, swede, and vegetable stock, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
  8. Once simmering, add bay leaves, reduce heat to low, and cook uncovered for 45-50 minutes.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and remove bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with your choice of vegetables and herbs. Serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.

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