Cozy Irish Vegetarian Stew for Comforting Dinners

This hearty Irish Vegetarian Stew is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. After making it dozens of times, I’ve perfected the recipe to ensure it’s always cozy and satisfying. The trick I discovered is using a mix of vegetables for depth of flavor. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Gnocchi and Broccoli Bake with Creamy Cheese Sauce and Easy Crock Pot Crack Chicken Recipe for Busy Weeknights.

What You'll Need for Cozy Irish Vegetarian Stew for Comforting Dinners

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 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 lb parsnips, peeled and cubed
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups kale, chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 lb parsnips, peeled and cubed
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups kale, chopped
• Optional: Crusty bread
• Optional: Chopped fresh parsley

How to Make Cozy Irish Vegetarian Stew for Comforting Dinners

1. Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add potatoes and parsnips: Stir in potatoes and parsnips. Cook for 5 more minutes.
3. Add broth and seasonings: Pour in vegetable broth. Stir in tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. Simmer: Reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 20-25 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
5. Add kale: Stir in kale. Cook for 5 more minutes, until kale is wilted.

Storing & Reheating Cozy Irish Vegetarian Stew for Comforting Dinners

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container 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 Cozy Irish Vegetarian Stew for Comforting Dinners

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

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 350°F 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: Swap the kale for spinach or Swiss chard.
• Make-ahead: This stew freezes well. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled.
• Troubleshooting: If your stew is too thick, thin it out with a bit more broth or water.

Cozy Irish Vegetarian Stew for Comforting Dinners

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Prep

20 mins

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Cook

35 mins

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Total

55 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 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 lb parsnips, peeled and cubed
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups kale, chopped

Seasonings

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 lb parsnips, peeled and cubed
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups kale, chopped

Optional Toppings

• Crusty bread
• Chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add potatoes and parsnips: Stir in potatoes and parsnips. Cook for 5 more minutes.
3. Add broth and seasonings: Pour in vegetable broth. Stir in tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. Simmer: Reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 20-25 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
5. Add kale: Stir in kale. Cook for 5 more minutes, until kale is wilted.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a heartier stew, add some cooked lentils or chickpeas.
• Best substitution: Swap the kale for spinach or Swiss chard.
• Make-ahead: This stew freezes well. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled.
• Troubleshooting: If your stew is too thick, thin it out with a bit more broth or water.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes.
• 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: 350
• Protein: 10g
• Fat: 7g
• Carbs: 55g
• Fiber: 10g
• Sugar: 8g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sat. Fat: 1g

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 Cozy Irish Vegetarian Stew for Comforting Dinners 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!