Stay at Home Stew
Cozy up with a bowl of "Stay at Home Stew," a hearty, veggie-packed dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or quiet weekends at home. This one-pot recipe features a medley of wholesome ingredients, including tender potatoes, sweet carrots, celery, and vibrant peas, all simmered in a savory vegetable broth with aromatic herbs like thyme and oregano. Canned diced tomatoes add a rich, tangy depth, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley provides the perfect finish. With just 15 minutes of prep and 40 minutes of cooking, this comforting stew is easy to make and brimming with flavor. Whether you're seeking a nourishing meal for the family or a quick vegetarian dinner idea, Stay at Home Stew is sure to satisfy. Serve it with crusty bread for an even more indulgent experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 medium, peeled and diced carrot
- 2 medium, diced celery stalks
- 2 medium, peeled and cubed potato
- 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) salt
- 0.5 teaspoon (adjust to taste) black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional for garnish) parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the diced carrots and celery, and sauté for 5 minutes to soften slightly.
Stir in the cubed potatoes and mix everything together.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (including their juice) and vegetable broth.
Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Stir well.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Check the potatoes and carrots for tenderness. If they are soft, stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Season the stew with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Ladle the stew into bowls, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1495 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.4 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 17 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 6081 mg | 264% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 199.8 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.7 g | 163% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.4 g | ||
| Protein | 41.6 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 613 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 5840 mg | 124% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
