Description
Wholesome, hearty, and the perfect cozy weeknight win!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 1½ cups green beans, trimmed
- 1½ cups corn kernels (frozen or canned)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1½ cups diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional for richer flavor)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional for thickening)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Load the Slow Cooker: Add potatoes, carrots, green beans, corn, celery, onion, garlic, and tomatoes into your slow cooker.
- Add Seasonings: Pour in broth, tomato paste, and season with thyme, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to blend.
- Slow Cook the Magic: Set your slow cooker on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until veggies are tender.
- Thicken (Optional): Mix cornstarch with cold water and stir into stew during the last 30 minutes.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Pair with crusty bread or crackers for the ultimate cozy meal experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (on low)
- Category: Stew
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg