Hearty Irish Vegetarian Stew for Comforting Dinner

This hearty Irish Vegetarian Stew is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly winter nights. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the secret to a rich, flavorful broth that’s better than takeout. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Refreshing White Christmas Mojitos with Coconut and Mint and Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Cucumber.

What You'll Need for Hearty Irish Vegetarian Stew 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, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 lb (450g) mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup (150g) frozen peas
• 4 cups (960ml) vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 lb (450g) mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup (150g) frozen peas
• 4 cups (960ml) vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
• Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped
• Optional: Crusty bread

How to Make Hearty Irish Vegetarian Stew for Comforting Dinner

1. Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add potatoes and mushrooms: Add potatoes and mushrooms to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add broth and seasonings: Stir in vegetable broth, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the stew simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
5. Thicken (optional): In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp of cold water. Stir into the stew and let it simmer for another 5 minutes, until thickened.
6. Finish: Stir in frozen peas and cook for another 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and crusty bread.

Storing & Reheating Hearty Irish Vegetarian Stew for Comforting Dinner

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: This stew can be made up to 2 days ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Freezing Hearty Irish Vegetarian Stew for Comforting Dinner

Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a richer broth, use a mix of vegetable broth and red wine.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the mushrooms with a mix of bell peppers and zucchini for a different flavor profile.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the stew up to the point of adding the peas. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove over medium heat, adding a little water if needed.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If the stew is too watery, try adding a slurry of cornstarch and water to thicken it up. If the stew is too thick, add a little water or vegetable broth to thin it out.

Hearty Irish Vegetarian Stew 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, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 lb (450g) mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup (150g) frozen peas
• 4 cups (960ml) vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

Seasonings

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 lb (450g) mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup (150g) frozen peas
• 4 cups (960ml) vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

Optional Toppings

• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Crusty bread

Instructions

1. Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add potatoes and mushrooms: Add potatoes and mushrooms to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add broth and seasonings: Stir in vegetable broth, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the stew simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
5. Thicken (optional): In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp of cold water. Stir into the stew and let it simmer for another 5 minutes, until thickened.
6. Finish: Stir in frozen peas and cook for another 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and crusty bread.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a richer broth, use a mix of vegetable broth and red wine.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the mushrooms with a mix of bell peppers and zucchini for a different flavor profile.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the stew up to the point of adding the peas. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove over medium heat, adding a little water if needed.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If the stew is too watery, try adding a slurry of cornstarch and water to thicken it up. If the stew is too thick, add a little water or vegetable broth to thin it out.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
• Make ahead: This stew can be made up to 2 days ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 8g
• Fat: 5g
• Carbs: 35g
• Fiber: 7g
• Sugar: 6g
• Sodium: 750mg
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sat. Fat: 0.7g

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 Hearty Irish Vegetarian Stew 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!