Irish Vegetarian Stew
A hearty, vegetarian stew loaded with garden-fresh vegetables and cozy broth, perfect for comforting weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 1 parsnip, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup green peas
Pantry & Fats
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups vegetable broth
Herbs & Seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- to taste Salt and pepper
Garnish
- to garnish Fresh parsley
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the carrots, potatoes, parsnip, and mushrooms, cooking for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add the thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the green peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a thicker stew, consider slicing potato pieces smaller or using mashed potatoes for a silkier texture. Adjust seasonings for a crowd by scaling proportionately.