Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 Onion, diced
- 1 cup Carrots, diced
- 1 cup Celery, diced
- 5 cloves Garlic, minced
- 350 g Mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cups Potatoes, cut into small chunks
Herbs and Seasonings
- 2 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 2 Bay leaves
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Liquids and Others
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 3 tablespoon Flour
- 3 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 14.5 oz (1 can) Tomato sauce
- ¾ cup Red wine
- 4 cups Vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, cooking until softened and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, sautéing for another 5 minutes until mushrooms release their moisture and begin to brown.
- Add Herbs and Flour: Stir in the dried thyme, oregano, and bay leaves. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat, cooking for another 2 minutes to cook out the floury taste and help thicken the stew later.
- Incorporate Tomato Elements and Wine: Mix in the tomato paste and tomato sauce, stirring to combine evenly. Pour in the red wine and cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing the alcohol to evaporate and the flavors to meld.
- Add Stock and Potatoes: Pour the vegetable stock into the pot and add the potato chunks. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and let cook for 25-30 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Season and Finish: Stir in the soy sauce and balsamic vinegar for added depth and umami. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Let the stew simmer uncovered for an additional 5 minutes to thicken slightly and blend all flavors perfectly.
- Serve: Remove bay leaves before serving. Ladle the hearty vegan vegetable stew into bowls and enjoy warm as a nutritious main course or alongside crusty bread.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend or cornstarch, adjusting the quantity as needed.
- If red wine is not preferred, use additional vegetable stock and a tablespoon of red wine vinegar to maintain flavor depth.
- Adding more vegetables such as green beans or bell peppers can enhance the variety and nutrition.
- This stew stores well and tastes even better the next day; refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan, American
- Diet: Vegan