Vegetarian Stew

Vegetarian Stew

Vegetarian Stew
Made hearty and filling thanks to additions like lentils, kidney beans, and a variety of vegetables, this vegetarian stew is perfect for cold nights.

Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.

Add carrots onion and celery.

Cover and cook until onions are translucent about 3 minutes.

Add garlic bay leaf coriander curry powder oregano cinnamon salt and pepper; saute for 2 minutes.

Stir in water lentils and tomato sauce and increase heat to high.

Cover and bring to a boil; this is necessary to aid in digestion.

Slowly add potatoes kidney beans canned tomatoes and peanut butter.

Cover and boil for 3 minutes longer.

Reduce heat to the lowest setting.

Cover and cook until all vegetables are tender and flavors have melded about 1 hour.