Hearty Irish Vegetarian Stew
When the chilly weather settles in, there is nothing more grounding than a big, steaming pot of Easy Irish Vegetarian Stew. This hearty dish replaces the traditional meat with chunky, tender root vegetables that have been slow-simmered in a rich, velvety gravy.
Ingredients
- 3 large potatoes peeled and cubed
- 3 large carrots sliced into thick rounds
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp dried thyme or 3 sprigs fresh
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and carrots, sautéing for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and tomato paste, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat, cooking for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
- Slowly pour in the vegetable broth while stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Add the cubed potatoes and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30–35 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
- Remove the thyme sprigs (if using fresh) and taste for seasoning.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.