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Close-up of a bowl of Irish Vegetarian Stew with potatoes, carrots, and fresh parsley.

Irish Vegetarian Stew

A hearty and flavorful vegetarian take on the classic Irish stew, packed with root vegetables and herbs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 medium Carrots peeled and chopped
  • 2 medium Parsnips peeled and chopped
  • 1 lb Potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp Dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp Dried rosemary
  • 1 cup Green peas frozen
  • Salt Salt to taste
  • Black pepper Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Add the chopped carrots, parsnips, and cubed potatoes to the pot.
  5. Pour in the vegetable broth and add the dried thyme and rosemary.
  6. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  7. Stir in the frozen green peas and cook for another 5 minutes.
  8. Season the stew with salt and black pepper to taste.
  9. Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

For a thicker stew, you can mash some of the cooked potatoes against the side of the pot before adding the peas.

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