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Vegetarian stew recipe

Published October 24, 2021 | Updated October 27, 2022 | By Mandy & Jane

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This vegetarian stew recipe is healthy and hearty, perfect for a winter meal. It’s packed with vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and celery, and the herbs give it a delicious flavor. Plus, it’s easy to make and can be made ahead of time.

A Dutch oven of delicious homemade hearty vegetable stew cooked and ready to eat.

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This is a hearty meal that can be made in one large pot, it’s a recipe that is always made in our house in the fall, and it never disappoints.

Why you’ll love this easy veggie and vegan stew

  • Make it ahead, make it in the morning – it reheats perfectly for dinner.
  • Prepare, pot it, leave it to cook, and eat it – simple!
  • It’s a real crowd pleaser that virtually anybody can eat!
  • It’s hearty comfort food that is a very nourishing meal.
  • All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian and vegan.

Need warming up? Need cheering up? Need filling up? Make our hearty vegetable stew, it’s like a hug in a bowl.

A freshly made bowl of hearty vegan stew, a glass of red wine and crusty bread.

Want to add a meaty taste?

Turn it into a vegan beef stew by adding vegan beef chunks.

Or how about a vegan chicken stew with vegan chicken chunks?

Play around with our recipe and get it to be the stew you want it to be!

Ingredients you’ll need to make your stew

You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.

Ingredients to make avegan stew, marinara sauce, veggie broth, mushrooms, kidney beans, bay leaves, olive oil, carrot, garlic, soy sauce, zucchini, potatoes, thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, red wine, flour, rosemary, celery sticks, tomato paste and onion.

How to make easy vegetarian stew with step-by-step instructions

Making our vegetarian stew is easy if you follow our simple instructions.

A full printable recipe along with the measurements in both US customary and metric is available in the recipe card below.

Over medium heat add your olive oil to a large saucepan or Dutch oven, and then add your chopped onions and sauté until they are translucent and softened.

Sauteed onions, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and smoked paprika.
Sautee onions, then add garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and smoked paprika and stir to combine.
Mushrooms, zucchini, celery, and carrots in a casserole dish.
Add mushrooms, zucchini, celery, and carrots, stir and cook until softened.

Next, add in your minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and smoked paprika and stir to combine with the onions.

Add your sliced mushrooms, zucchini (courgette), celery, and carrots and stir to combine them fully with the onions, herbs, and spice, cook until the mushrooms are a little soft.

Next, add in your all-purpose flour (plain flour) and stir it so the vegetables are coated in it.

Then add your kidney beans, potatoes, marinara sauce, tomato paste (tomato puree), and dark soy sauce and stir to combine.

Adding red wine on top of vegetables.
Add flour, and stir to coat, add kidney beans, potatoes, marinara sauce, tomato paste, and soy sauce, stir, then add red wine and vegetable broth, season and stir to combine.
Cooked stew in a pot.
Add bay leaves and cook for 30 – 40 minutes.

Now, add in your red wine and vegetable broth (vegetable stock), season with salt and pepper, and stir thoroughly to combine.

Finally, add in your bay leaves and bring your hearty vegetable stew to a simmer over medium-high heat and then return it to medium heat, cover it and leave it, stirring occasionally.

Cook until the potatoes are soft, approximately 30 – 40 minutes, but keep checking their progress.

When your veggie stew is cooked, taste it and season it with salt and pepper.

Serve in bowls and enjoy!

A close up of a homemade hearty vegan stew.

Recipe notes and tips

  • Mix up the vegetables
    Substitute the vegetables for veggies you have in your cupboard, use a sweet potato instead of a regular one or use butternut squash.
  • Out of soy sauce?
    Try vegan Worcestershire sauce instead, it’s a great substitute.
  • Spice up your hearty vegan stew
    Add chili powder or red pepper flakes to give your stew a little kick!
  • Make it gluten-free by substituting the flour for cornstarch 

Is this vegetable stew recipe gluten free?

The one ingredient that contains gluten in this veggie stew recipe is the all-purpose flour.

We use the flour to thicken the consistency of the stew, so you have two great choices.

You can either leave out the flour altogether and just have a thinner consistency, or you can substitute the flour with corn starch (corn flour) so you can enjoy all the thickness without any of the gluten.

What goes with vegetarian stew?

Our hearty vegetable stew recipe is perfect with mashed potatoes, sweet mashed potatoes, or rice.

Serve it with a nice chunk of freshly made crusty bread with a little vegan butter, that’s always a popular addition to this vegan stew in our household!

A Dutch oven of freshly made hearty vegan stew and two bowls ready to eat.

Recipe variations

The great thing about our veggie stew is that you can use the vegetables that you already have.

Add or replace with frozen peas, sweet potatoes, or fire roasted tomatoes.

Generally speaking, any root vegetables will be great in this stew, think hearty vegetables.

Try subbing the soy for balsamic vinegar, or replace the herbs with Italian seasoning.

Adding red pepper flakes will give your stew a spicy edge to it.

How do I store leftover stew?

Our hearty stew keeps well when placed in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Alternatively, you can freeze it, and it will keep for up to 3 months.

A bowl of hearty vegetable stew with crusty bread and a knife and fork.

More vegetarian recipes for you to try

  • Vegetarian meat loaf – so good you won’t miss the meat!
  • Vegetarian chili – off the scale with taste, this lentil chili is ideal for games night or entertaining a large crowd!
  • Veggie shepherd’s pie – topped with the most amazing crispy mashed potato!
  • Vegetarian sausage and bean casserole – packed full of smoky flavors, our veggie casserole is a perfect winter dinner!
  • Vegetable bhuna – the flavors and spices in this curry are amazing, if you try just one curry, then try this one!
Vegetarian chilli with rice, tortillas and sour cream

This vegetarian chili is so good, you won’t even miss the meat!

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We hope you enjoy cooking, and eating, our hearty vegetable stew and would love to know how you got on making it.

Please leave a comment for us below or feel free to ask us any questions you may have.

Hearty vegetable stew freshly made in a Dutch oven.
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Vegetarian stew recipe

This vegan and vegetarian stew is hearty and filling, perfect for a chilly winter day. Packed with vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and celery, this stew gets its rich flavor from a combination of herbs and spices. Best of all, it's easy to make and can be ready in under an hour. So why not give it a try? You'll be glad you did!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time1 hr
Servings6
Calories307
Course: Main course
Cuisine: Worldwide
Author: Mandy Applegate | Splash of Taste
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Dutch oven or large saucepan

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp Garlic minced
  • ½ tsp Dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp Dried thyme
  • ½ tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 5 cup Chestnut mushrooms sliced
  • 1 Zucchini (courgette) sliced
  • 3 Stalks of celery chopped
  • 3 Large carrots chopped
  • ⅓ cup All-purpose flour (plain flour)
  • 14 oz Kidney beans
  • 1.2 lbs Potatoes diced
  • 1 cup Marinara sauce see link in the notes
  • ½ cup Tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Dark soy sauce
  • 1 cup Red wine
  • 2 cup Vegetable broth (stock)
  • 2 Bay leaves
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Over medium heat add your olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven, and then add your chopped onions and sauté until they are translucent and softened. Next, add in your minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and smoked paprika and stir to combine with the onions. Add your sliced mushrooms, zucchini (courgette), celery, carrots and stir to combine them fully with the onions, herbs and spice, cook until the mushrooms are a little soft
    3 tbsp Olive oil, 1 Onion, 1 tbsp Garlic, ½ tsp Dried rosemary, 1 tsp Dried thyme, ½ tsp Dried oregano, 1 tsp Smoked paprika, 5 cup Chestnut mushrooms, 1 Zucchini (courgette), 3 Stalks of celery, 3 Large carrots
  • Next, add in your all-purpose flour (plain flour) and stir it so the vegetables are coated in it. Then add your kidney beans, potatoes, marinara sauce, tomato paste (tomato puree), and dark soy sauce and stir to combine. Now, add in your red wine and vegetable broth (vegetable stock) and stir thoroughly to combine
    ⅓ cup All-purpose flour (plain flour), 14 oz Kidney beans, 1.2 lbs Potatoes, 1 cup Marinara sauce, ½ cup Tomato paste, 1 tbsp Dark soy sauce, 2 cup Vegetable broth (stock), 1 cup Red wine
  • Finally, add in your bay leaves and bring your hearty vegetable stew to a simmer over medium-high heat and then return it to medium heat, cover it and leave it, stirring occasionally, and cook until the potatoes are soft, approximately 30 – 40 minutes, but keep checking their progress. When your veggie stew is cooked, taste it and season with salt and pepper
    2 Bay leaves
  • Serve in bowls and enjoy!

Notes

Find the link for the marinara sauce here
  • Mix up the vegetables
    Substitute the vegetables for veggies you have in your cupboard
  • Out of soy sauce?
    Try vegan Worcestershire sauce instead, it’s a great substitute
  • Spice up your hearty vegan stew
    Add chili powder or red pepper flakes to give your stew a little kick
  • See main blog post for serving suggestions
  • Make it gluten-free by substituting the flour for cornstarch 

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 973mg | Potassium: 1709mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 6034IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 5mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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  1. lynn polito says

    October 24, 2021 at 11:49 am

    5 stars
    Fantastic! This is so comforting and so healthy! I love it!

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    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      October 26, 2021 at 11:13 am

      Really pleased you like our stew!

  2. Cindy says

    October 24, 2021 at 6:58 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious and comforting!

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      October 26, 2021 at 11:13 am

      That’s great to hear!

  3. Kathy Hester says

    October 24, 2021 at 9:42 pm

    5 stars
    This is the perfect autumn stew!

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      October 26, 2021 at 11:13 am

      It’s great to eat on a cold day isn’t it!

  4. Jenn says

    October 25, 2021 at 1:03 pm

    5 stars
    Wow! this was a hearty bowl of goodness! Comfort food, and it was an easy fix, too!

    Reply
  5. Aimee says

    October 25, 2021 at 1:13 pm

    5 stars
    So so perfect for fall!

    Reply
  6. Sachiko says

    October 25, 2021 at 1:53 pm

    5 stars
    This stew is so savory and satisfying!

    Reply
  7. Sherry Ronning says

    October 25, 2021 at 7:14 pm

    5 stars
    So hearty and delicious on a cold fall day!! Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
  8. Amanda Wren-Grimwood says

    October 26, 2021 at 12:04 pm

    5 stars
    It’s cold here in the UK and I’ve been looking for new stew recipes. This one fits perfectly and the addition of beans makes it so satisfying too. Delicious!

    Reply
  9. Gina says

    October 26, 2021 at 1:07 pm

    5 stars
    Love the mushrooms and kidney beans in this for heartiness – definitely a warming and cozy winter dish!

    Reply
  10. Lauren Michael Harris says

    October 26, 2021 at 1:14 pm

    5 stars
    I’m so impressed with how “meaty” t his vegetable stew is! The sauce is incredibly flavorful too – great recipe!

    Reply
  11. veenaazmanov says

    October 26, 2021 at 1:35 pm

    5 stars
    This is surely a Bowl of comfort food. Love the combination of veggies added to this dish.

    Reply
  12. Pam Brand says

    October 26, 2021 at 1:36 pm

    5 stars
    We are meat eaters, but we try to go meat-free one day per week. I’m always on the lookout for new recipes, and this one is next on the list!

    Reply
  13. laura says

    November 1, 2021 at 4:32 am

    5 stars
    Wow This is an amazing and delicious vegetarian stew!!

    Reply
  14. Cery says

    November 2, 2021 at 4:59 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe for when meat isn’t on the menu!

    Reply
  15. Rupali says

    March 24, 2022 at 9:26 pm

    5 stars
    Such a wholesome meal, and a great way to get the kids eating more veggies!

    Reply

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