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Slow Cooker Vegetarian Stew – Warm & Satisfying

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This Comforting Vegetarian Stew is a hearty, plant-based one-pot meal packed with vegetables, beans, and warming spices. It’s naturally vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for chilly nights or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 2 celery stalks, chopped

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 3 carrots, sliced

  • 2–3 potatoes, diced

  • 1 tsp thyme

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes

  • 4 cups vegetable broth

  • 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas or white beans, drained and rinsed

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Optional: lemon juice, parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large pot. Sauté onion, celery, and garlic for 5–6 minutes.

  • Add carrots, potatoes, thyme, paprika, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir.

  • Stir in tomato paste, then tomatoes and broth. Bring to boil, then simmer 25 minutes.

  • Add beans and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.

  • Remove bay leaf. Add lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Add greens like kale or spinach at the end.

  • Use lentils instead of beans, but extend simmering time.

  • Freezes well for up to 3 months.

Find it online: https://dryrecipes.com/slow-cooker-vegetarian-stew-warm-satisfying/