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Quick Vegetarian Stew

Delicious Quick Vegetarian Stew for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

A comforting Quick Vegetarian Stew filled with root vegetables and mushrooms, perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Onion Finely chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery Chopped
  • 2 medium Carrots Chopped
For the Heartiness
  • 8 ounces Chestnut Mushrooms Sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 medium Parsnip Chopped
  • 1 medium Swede (Rutabaga) Chopped
For Flavor Depth
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Rosemary Can substitute dried
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Can substitute dried
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Puree Can use canned tomatoes or sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Tamari can be used for gluten-free
  • ½ cup Red Wine Can replace with vegetable broth
For Thickening & Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Flour Ensure well-cooked
  • 4 cups Vegetable Stock Low-sodium preferred
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves Remove before serving
  • to taste Salt Adjust to taste
  • to taste Black Pepper Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Large Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over low heat. Add chopped onion and celery, season with salt, sauté for about 10 minutes until soft.
  2. Stir in chopped carrots, increase heat to medium-low, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  3. Increase heat to medium and add sliced chestnut mushrooms. Sauté for 5 minutes until browned.
  4. Add minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Mix in tomato puree, soy sauce, and flour. Cook for 1 minute.
  6. Pour in red wine and stir to deglaze the pot. Simmer for about 2 minutes.
  7. Add chopped parsnip, swede, vegetable stock, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Simmer gently.
  8. Reduce heat to low and let the stew simmer uncovered for 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Customize the stew with your favorite vegetables. Perfect for make-ahead meals.

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