Cozy Irish Vegetarian Stew Recipe for Comforting Dinner

Irish Vegetarian Stew is the ultimate comfort food, packed with hearty vegetables and a rich, savory broth. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to a perfectly tender stew is to cook the vegetables slowly. This stew is cozy, hearty, and perfect for chilly winter nights. Start by sautéing the onions, carrots, and celery until they’re soft and golden. Then, add the potatoes, parsnips, and turnips, and let them simmer until they’re tender. The result is a comforting, hearty stew that’s better than takeout. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic Dip Easy Recipe and Easy Slow Cooker Little Smokies in BBQ Sauce.

What You'll Need for Cozy Irish Vegetarian Stew Recipe 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, chopped
• 3 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 medium parsnips, peeled and diced
• 2 medium turnips, peeled and diced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups frozen peas
• 2 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Tomato paste
• Dried thyme
• Dried rosemary
• Bay leaves
• Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped
• Optional: Crusty bread, for serving

How to Make Cozy Irish Vegetarian Stew Recipe 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 other vegetables: Add potatoes, parsnips, turnips, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
3. Add peas and thicken: Stir in peas and cornstarch (if using). Cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the stew has thickened.

Storing & Reheating Cozy Irish Vegetarian Stew Recipe for Comforting Dinner

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: The stew can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. The flavors will meld together and the stew will be even more delicious.

Freezing Cozy Irish Vegetarian Stew Recipe for Comforting Dinner

Freeze leftover stew in individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator 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. Stir halfway through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: To make the stew spicy, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a diced jalapeño pepper when sautéing the vegetables.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the turnips with rutabaga or sweet potatoes.
• Make-ahead: The stew can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. The flavors will meld together and the stew will be even more delicious.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If the stew is too thick, add a little more vegetable broth to thin it out. If it's too thin, simmer it for a few more minutes to reduce the liquid.

Cozy Irish Vegetarian Stew Recipe for Comforting Dinner

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

35 mins

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Total

50 mins

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Serves

6 servings

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 medium parsnips, peeled and diced
• 2 medium turnips, peeled and diced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups frozen peas
• 2 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

Seasonings

• Salt
• Black pepper
• Tomato paste
• Dried thyme
• Dried rosemary
• Bay leaves

Optional Toppings

• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Crusty bread, for serving

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 other vegetables: Add potatoes, parsnips, turnips, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
3. Add peas and thicken: Stir in peas and cornstarch (if using). Cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the stew has thickened.

Notes

• Chef tip: To make the stew spicy, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a diced jalapeño pepper when sautéing the vegetables.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the turnips with rutabaga or sweet potatoes.
• Make-ahead: The stew can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. The flavors will meld together and the stew will be even more delicious.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If the stew is too thick, add a little more vegetable broth to thin it out. If it's too thin, simmer it for a few more minutes to reduce the liquid.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze leftover stew in individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator 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. Stir halfway through.
• Make ahead: The stew can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. The flavors will meld together and the stew will be even more delicious.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 8g
• Fat: 6g
• Carbs: 35g
• Fiber: 7g
• Sugar: 6g
• Sodium: 900mg
• 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 Cozy Irish Vegetarian Stew Recipe 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!