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Bowl of Irish vegetarian stew with fresh vegetables and herbs

Irish Vegetarian Stew

A hearty, vegetarian stew loaded with garden-fresh vegetables and cozy broth, perfect for comforting weeknight meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Irish, Vegetarian
Calories: 250

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

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
  3. Stir in the carrots, potatoes, parsnip, and mushrooms, cooking for about 5 minutes.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth and add the thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  6. Stir in the green peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. 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.