Vegetarian Vegan Vegetable Stew

Total time1 hr 5 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time45 min

This hearty stew is all about building deep, savory flavor from the vegetables themselves. Onion, carrot, and celery get softened into a fragrant base, then garlic, tomato paste, smoked paprika, and cumin turn it into something rich and warmly spiced. Yukon Gold potatoes and chickpeas simmer right in the broth until tender, giving the stew real body and staying power, while zucchini and kale go in at the end for freshness, color, and a boost of texture. A finishing splash of lemon juice brightens everything up before it's ladled into bowls and scattered with fresh parsley. It's a big-batch, one-pot meal that comes together easily and reheats beautifully, making it a satisfying choice for a vegetarian dinner rotation.

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Ingredients

6 servings

3 tbsp olive oil
Filippo Berio Olive Oil 25.3 fl oz Filippo Berio Olive Oil 50.7 fl oz Bertolli Cooking Olive Oil 50.72 oz Pompeian Olive Oil Classic Mediterranean - 16 Fl. Oz.Vigo® 100% Pure Olive Oil
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1 large yellow onion, diced
3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into ½-inch rounds
3 stalks celery, sliced ½-inch thick
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp dried thyme
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
1 lb yukon gold potatoes, cut into ¾-inch chunks
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 medium zucchini, cut into ¾-inch chunks
3 cups kale, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp lemon juice
salt and pepper, to taste

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent, about 7–8 minutes.
2
Add the garlic, tomato paste, smoked paprika, cumin, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant and the tomato paste has darkened slightly, about 1–2 minutes. Watch closely so the garlic does not burn.

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