Description
This Quick Vegetarian Stew is a hearty and nutritious dish combining a variety of fresh vegetables like mushrooms, parsnips, and swede, gently simmered in a flavorful vegetable stock enriched with aromatic herbs and savory seasonings. Perfect for a comforting meal, it offers a rich depth of flavor while being wholesome and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 medium brown onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 350g button chestnut mushrooms
- 2 medium parsnips, sliced
- 250g swede, chopped
Liquids and Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 800 ml vegetable stock
- Red apple vinegar (quantity not specified, estimate 1 tablespoon)
Herbs and Seasonings
- Fresh rosemary and thyme (around 1 tsp each, chopped)
- Tomato paste (estimate 1 tablespoon)
- Soy sauce (estimate 1 tablespoon)
- Minced garlic (estimate 2 cloves)
- Bay leaves (2 leaves)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Thickener
- Flour (estimate 1 tablespoon)
Instructions
- Heat Oil and Softening Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, and sliced carrots, sautéing for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables soften and develop a slight sweetness.
- Add Mushrooms and Herbs: Stir in the button chestnut mushrooms, fresh rosemary, and thyme. Cook until the mushrooms release their moisture, enhancing the stew’s flavor.
- Add Garlic, Tomato Paste, and Soy Sauce: Mix in minced garlic, tomato paste, and soy sauce. Cook for an additional minute to combine the flavors well.
- Incorporate Flour: Sprinkle flour evenly over the vegetable mixture and stir thoroughly to combine, which will help thicken the stew later.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Gradually pour in red apple vinegar and vegetable stock. Add bay leaves, salt, and pepper to taste, stirring gently to integrate all ingredients.
- Add Root Vegetables and Simmer: Mix in the sliced parsnips and chopped swede. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for 45 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender and the stew is thickened.
Notes
- You can adjust the thickness of the stew by adding more or less flour.
- Fresh herbs can be substituted with dried herbs if fresh are unavailable, using about one-third of the amount.
- This stew can be made vegan by ensuring the soy sauce used is gluten-free and vegan-friendly.
- For added protein, consider adding cooked beans during the last 10 minutes of simmering.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
