Name: The Best Chunky Vegetable Stew Recipe for a Cozy Night In
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 2 medium potatoes, cubed; 1 zucchini, sliced; 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp dried basil; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 1 cup kale or spinach (optional); Fresh parsley, for garnish

Description

The Best Chunky Vegetable Stew is a hearty, wholesome, and cozy dish that’s loaded with colorful veggies, aromatic herbs, and a rich tomato base. Perfect for a chilly evening, this one-pot meal is comforting, nutritious, and bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

2 tbsp olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 carrots, sliced

2 celery stalks, chopped

1 red bell pepper, diced

2 medium potatoes, cubed

1 zucchini, sliced

1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

4 cups vegetable broth

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1 cup kale or spinach (optional)

Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

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

2. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

3. Stir in garlic, bell pepper, and potatoes; cook for another 3 minutes.

4. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, thyme, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper.

5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes until vegetables are tender.

6. Add zucchini, green beans, and kale (if using); cook an additional 10 minutes.

7. Adjust seasoning to taste and remove from heat.

8. Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

Add chickpeas or lentils for extra protein.

Make it in advance — the flavor deepens even more the next day.

Serve with crusty bread or a sprinkle of Parmesan for added comfort.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 230
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 640mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: vegetable stew, hearty veggie stew, cozy dinner, healthy comfort food, chunky vegetable soup