Description
It's hearty with perfectly big-cut veggies. The vegetable stock, worcestershire sauce, and the bay leaf bring out the vegetables' flavor, and you will not miss the meat.
Ingredients
											
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			- 2 tablespoon oil (for sautéing, any neutral oil will work.)
 - 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
 - 4 celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
 - 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
 - 2 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
 - 2 tablespoon tomato paste
 - 32 oz vegetable stock (you can use chicken or beef stock.)
 - 2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
 - 8 oz sliced mushrooms
 - 1 cup green peas (frozen or canned)
 - 1–2 bay leaf
 - 1 teaspoon salt
 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
 - 1 tablespoon water
 
Instructions
- Place oil in a 5-quart pot over medium to high heat, then add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Saute for 3-5 minutes; you want the vegetables to become slightly translucent.
 - Add tomato paste, and mix well.
 - Add vegetable stock, worcestershire sauce, sliced mushrooms, green peas, bay leaf, and salt. Bring to a boil and then bring it down to a simmer for 20-25 minutes.
 - In a small bowl, add cornstarch and water, mix well, then add it to the pot, and mix well. Continue to simmer for 5 mintues.
 
Notes
- Store remaining stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator, up to 5 days.
 
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
 - Cook Time: 30 minutes
 - Category: dinner
 - Cuisine: American