Hearty Irish Vegetarian Stew for Comforting Dinner

This Hearty Irish Vegetarian Stew is the ultimate comfort food, filled with tender vegetables and rich, comforting flavors. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to a perfect stew is to let it simmer slowly, allowing the flavors to meld together. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Mushroom Spinach Lasagna for a Cozy Dinner and Easy Amish Hamburger Steak Bake with Cheddar Cheese.

What You'll Need for Hearty Irish Vegetarian Stew for Comforting Dinner

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 lb parsnips, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• Dried thyme
• Dried rosemary
• Tomato paste
• Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped
• Optional: Crusty bread

How to Make Hearty Irish Vegetarian Stew for Comforting Dinner

1. Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add potatoes and seasonings: Stir in potatoes, parsnips, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
3. Simmer the stew: Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
4. Add frozen vegetables: Stir in frozen peas and corn. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, until heated through.
5. Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and crusty bread on the side.

Storing & Reheating Hearty Irish Vegetarian Stew for Comforting Dinner

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: This stew can be made up to 2 days ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Freezing Hearty Irish Vegetarian Stew for Comforting Dinner

Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a richer stew, you can add a tablespoon of butter at the end of cooking.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the parsnips with turnips or rutabaga.
• Make-ahead: This stew freezes well. Make a big batch and freeze individual portions for easy meal prep.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If your stew is too thick, thin it out with a little water or more vegetable broth.

Hearty Irish Vegetarian Stew for Comforting Dinner

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

30 mins

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Total

45 mins

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Serves

6 servings

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 lb parsnips, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Seasonings

• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• Dried thyme
• Dried rosemary
• Tomato paste

Optional Toppings

• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Crusty bread

Instructions

1. Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add potatoes and seasonings: Stir in potatoes, parsnips, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
3. Simmer the stew: Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
4. Add frozen vegetables: Stir in frozen peas and corn. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, until heated through.
5. Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and crusty bread on the side.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a richer stew, you can add a tablespoon of butter at the end of cooking.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the parsnips with turnips or rutabaga.
• Make-ahead: This stew freezes well. Make a big batch and freeze individual portions for easy meal prep.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If your stew is too thick, thin it out with a little water or more vegetable broth.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
• Make ahead: This stew can be made up to 2 days ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12g
• Fat: 5g
• Carbs: 65g
• Fiber: 12g
• Sugar: 10g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sat. Fat: 1g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Hearty Irish Vegetarian Stew for Comforting Dinner and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!