Description
A cozy, one-pot vegan stew made with sweet potatoes, russet potatoes, white beans, and vegetables in a rich tomato-based broth. Hearty, nourishing, and perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, diced
1–2 carrots, peeled and chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 fresh thyme sprigs (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
1 (15 oz) can white beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups cubed sweet potatoes
2 cups cubed russet or Yukon gold potatoes
4 tbsp tomato paste
3 tbsp all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
2 tsp herb seasoning (such as an all-purpose blend)
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp sea salt
1 (28 oz) can tomato sauce or diced tomatoes
3 cups vegetable stock
1 tbsp vegan Worcestershire sauce (or tamari)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant and softened, about 1–2 minutes.
- Add carrots, celery, herb seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and tomato paste. Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring to coat vegetables.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute to slightly thicken the base.
- Slowly pour in the vegetable stock while stirring to avoid lumps.
- Add tomato sauce (or diced tomatoes), Worcestershire sauce, white beans, sweet potatoes, and russet potatoes. Stir to combine.
- Add thyme sprigs and bring stew to a gentle simmer. Once bubbling, reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Stir occasionally while cooking. Remove thyme sprigs before serving.
Notes
Add greens like kale or spinach in the last few minutes of cooking for extra nutrients.
For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
Swap white beans with chickpeas or kidney beans for variety.
Serve over quinoa or brown rice for a heartier meal.
Stir in coconut milk at the end for creaminess and subtle sweetness.
Stew stores well in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup/Stew
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
