Description
Ingredients
To create this delicious Hearty Potato Stew, gather the following ingredients:
For the Base
- 1 tablespoon oil (see Notes for oil-free)
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 10 ounces mushrooms, cut into thick/chunky slices
- 5 cloves garlic
For Flavoring
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried Italian herb blend (or a combination of thyme, rosemary, oregano)
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into coins or half moons
For the Stew
- 1 ½ pounds yellow potatoes, cut into large bite-size pieces (or other variety)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes (preferably fire-roasted)
- 3 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon tamari (for GF) or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt (or more to taste)
- black pepper, to taste
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (or white beans)
Ingredients
Scale
1 tablespoon oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
10 ounces mushrooms, cut into thick slices
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian herb blend (or thyme, rosemary, and oregano)
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into coins or half-moons
1 1/2 pounds yellow potatoes, cut into large bite-size pieces
1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes (preferably fire-roasted)
3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
1 teaspoon fine sea salt (or to taste)
Black pepper, to taste
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (or white beans)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing them to release their moisture and lightly brown.
- Add the minced garlic and dried Italian herbs. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the carrots and potatoes, mixing well to coat with the aromatics.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Add the bay leaf, tamari (or soy sauce), salt, and black pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Stir in the chickpeas and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
- Remove the bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, optionally with fresh herbs or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Soup
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired / Plant-Based
Nutrition
- Calories: Approximately 310 kcal per serving