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Old-Fashioned Vegan Stew

Old-Fashioned Vegan Stew: A Cozy Bowl of Comfort

Enjoy a warm bowl of Old-Fashioned Vegan Stew filled with vegetables, perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil any cooking oil can be used as a substitute
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or white onions work best
  • 2 cloves Garlic substitute with garlic powder (1/4 tsp per clove) if fresh isn’t available
  • 2 medium Carrots can be swapped with parsnips for variety
  • 2 stalks Celery feel free to omit if you don't have it on hand
  • 2 medium Potatoes any waxy potatoes will work
  • 1 cup Green Beans consider substituting with asparagus or peas
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas can be omitted or exchanged for corn
  • 1 can Canned Diced Tomatoes fresh tomatoes can also be used
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth water or homemade stock can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste additional canned tomatoes can replace this if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Italian seasoning can be a nice substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Rosemary dried sage can be used as a substitute
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf remove before serving
  • to taste Salt and Pepper adjust as needed while cooking
  • optional Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers, taking care not to let it smoke.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Introduce 2 minced garlic cloves to the pot and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in 2 sliced carrots, 2 chopped celery stalks, and 2 diced potatoes, cooking for about 8 minutes.
  5. Add 1 cup of chopped green beans and 1 cup of frozen peas to the pot, mixing them in well.
  6. Pour in 1 can of diced tomatoes with their juice and 4 cups of vegetable broth.
  7. Incorporate 2 tablespoons of tomato paste into the mixture, blending it well until fully dissolved.
  8. Add 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary, and 1 bay leaf to the pot, then season with salt and pepper.
  9. Bring the stew to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and let simmer for 45 minutes.
  10. After simmering, remove the bay leaf and taste the stew, adjusting seasoning as needed.
  11. Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This stew is comforting and versatile; you can swap or add vegetables based on availability and season.

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