Vegetarian Hearty Potato Stew
Cozy up with a bowl of Vegetarian Hearty Potato Stew, a soul-warming, nutrient-packed dish that’s as comforting as it is flavorful. This wholesome recipe is brimming with tender russet potatoes, sweet carrots, and vibrant peas, all simmered together in a savory vegetable broth infused with garlic, paprika, and thyme. The addition of tomato paste adds a subtle richness, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley brightens the bowl just before serving. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this one-pot wonder is ready in under an hour and serves up to six. It’s a satisfying, plant-based meal that will quickly become a family favorite—packed with essential nutrients and bursting with flavor at every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large, diced yellow onion
- 3 medium, sliced carrots
- 2 sliced celery stalks
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 4 medium, peeled and diced russet potatoes
- 5 cups vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the sliced carrots, celery, and minced garlic, cooking for another 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add the diced potatoes to the pot followed by the vegetable broth, tomato paste, bay leaf, dried thyme, and paprika. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
Remove the bay leaf and discard.
Stir in the frozen peas and season with salt and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until the peas are heated through.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy this hearty vegetarian stew!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
283 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.7 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 835 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.8 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 9.3 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1256 mg | 27% | |
*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.
