Name: Vegan Irish Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 1 large onion, diced; 3 large carrots, cut into ½ inch chunky pieces; 2 ribs celery, diced; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium rutabaga/swede, cut into chunky pieces; 4 large potatoes, cut into large chunks; ¼ head green cabbage, shredded; 2 tablespoons oil, or use water for oil-free cooking; 4 cups vegetable stock; ¼ cup soy sauce, or Tamari; 2 teaspoons sea salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon white or cane sugar; 9 oz OPTIONAL vegan beef or portobello mushrooms; 2 large bay leaves; 2 sprigs fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, or 1½ teaspoons dried; vegan dumplings

Description

Vegan Irish Stew is a delightful and hearty plant-based dish that brings warmth and comfort to any table. This flavorful stew is brimming with chunky vegetables, including potatoes, carrots, and rutabaga, all simmered in a rich vegetable broth seasoned to perfection. With the option of adding vegan beef or mushrooms, this recipe caters to both herbivores and omnivores alike. Perfect for chilly nights or as an impressive centerpiece for gatherings, this Vegan Irish Stew is easy to prepare using your preferred cooking method—be it stovetop, Instant Pot, or slow cooker. Enjoy a bowl filled with cozy goodness that’s not only delicious but also nutrient-dense.

Ingredients

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1 large onion, diced
3 large carrots, cut into ½ inch chunky pieces
2 ribs celery, diced
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium rutabaga/swede, cut into chunky pieces
4 large potatoes, cut into large chunks
¼ head green cabbage, shredded
2 tablespoons oil, or use water for oil-free cooking
4 cups vegetable stock
¼ cup soy sauce, or Tamari
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon white or cane sugar
9 oz OPTIONAL vegan beef or portobello mushrooms
2 large bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, or 1½ teaspoons dried
vegan dumplings

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Instructions

In a large Dutch oven or soup pot over high heat, add oil and sear vegan beef or mushrooms until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium, adding onions, carrots, and celery to sweat down. Add garlic once they begin to color.
Stir in flour for one minute to thicken.
Gradually pour in vegetable stock while stirring until well mixed.
Add rutabaga, potatoes, cabbage, soy sauce, salt, pepper, sugar, bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary; stir well.
Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 45-50 minutes until potatoes are soft.
Return seared vegan beef or mushrooms ten minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: Irish

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 730mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 0mg