Hearty Irish Vegetarian Stew: Cozy Comfort in a Bowl

This Hearty Irish Vegetarian Stew is the ultimate comfort food, ready to warm you up on the coldest nights. After making this many times, I’ve perfected the balance of flavors and textures. The cozy, hearty stew is filled with tender vegetables and rich, savory broth. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Creamy Mushroom Risotto Recipe Easy Dinner Idea and Fresh Mango Shrimp Summer Rolls with Tangy Dipping Sauce.

What You'll Need for Hearty Irish Vegetarian Stew: Cozy Comfort in a Bowl

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
• 1 lb (450g) potatoes, diced
• 1 lb (450g) turnips, diced
• 4 cups (960ml) vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups (150g) green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup (115g) frozen peas
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 lb (450g) potatoes, diced
• 1 lb (450g) turnips, diced
• 4 cups (960ml) vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: Chopped fresh parsley
• Optional: Crusty bread, for serving

How to Make Hearty Irish Vegetarian Stew: Cozy Comfort in a Bowl

1. Sauté: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add vegetables: Stir in potatoes, turnips, vegetable broth, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Add green beans and peas: Stir in green beans and peas. Cook for another 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
4. Blend (optional): Use an immersion blender to blend about half of the stew for a creamier texture. Alternatively, you can blend half of the stew in a regular blender, then return it to the pot.

Storing & Reheating Hearty Irish Vegetarian Stew: Cozy Comfort in a Bowl

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare up to the point of adding the green beans and peas. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Freezing Hearty Irish Vegetarian Stew: Cozy Comfort in a Bowl

Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 15-20 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a heartier stew, add some cooked lentils or chickpeas.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the turnips with rutabaga or parsnips.
• Make-ahead: Prepare up to the point of adding the green beans and peas. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
• Troubleshooting: If the stew is too thick, thin it out with a bit more vegetable broth. If it's too thin, simmer it for a few more minutes to reduce the liquid.

Hearty Irish Vegetarian Stew: Cozy Comfort in a Bowl

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Prep

20 minutes

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Cook

45 minutes

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Total

1 hour 5 minutes

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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
• 1 lb (450g) potatoes, diced
• 1 lb (450g) turnips, diced
• 4 cups (960ml) vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups (150g) green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup (115g) frozen peas

Seasonings

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 lb (450g) potatoes, diced
• 1 lb (450g) turnips, diced
• 4 cups (960ml) vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Toppings

• Chopped fresh parsley
• Crusty bread, for serving

Instructions

1. Sauté: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add vegetables: Stir in potatoes, turnips, vegetable broth, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Add green beans and peas: Stir in green beans and peas. Cook for another 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
4. Blend (optional): Use an immersion blender to blend about half of the stew for a creamier texture. Alternatively, you can blend half of the stew in a regular blender, then return it to the pot.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a heartier stew, add some cooked lentils or chickpeas.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the turnips with rutabaga or parsnips.
• Make-ahead: Prepare up to the point of adding the green beans and peas. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
• Troubleshooting: If the stew is too thick, thin it out with a bit more vegetable broth. If it's too thin, simmer it for a few more minutes to reduce the liquid.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 15-20 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
• Make ahead: Prepare up to the point of adding the green beans and peas. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 8g
• Fat: 5g
• Carbs: 42g
• Fiber: 8g
• Sugar: 7g
• Sodium: 700mg
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sat. Fat: 0.8g

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: Cozy Comfort in a Bowl 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!