Description
Witches Brew Stew is a rich and hearty plant-based stew simmered with baby potatoes, root vegetables, lentils, and earthy mushrooms. It’s warming, nourishing, and spiced just right—perfect for chilly nights or spooky season dinners.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme or 3 sprigs fresh thyme
4 cups vegetable broth
1.5 cups baby potatoes, halved
1 cup carrots, chopped
1 cup parsnips, chopped
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
3/4 cup dry green or brown lentils
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring often to avoid burning.
3. Stir in the tomato paste and smoked paprika, cooking for 1–2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
4. Add the baby potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and mushrooms. Stir to coat them in the tomato base.
5. Pour in the vegetable broth, then add lentils and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
6. Cover and cook on low for 30–35 minutes, until vegetables and lentils are tender.
7. Remove lid, taste and adjust seasoning. Mash a few potatoes in the pot to thicken if desired.
8. Serve hot, garnished with a sprig of thyme or a drizzle of olive oil. Enjoy with crusty bread!
Notes
For extra creaminess, lightly mash some of the potatoes and lentils right in the pot before serving.
This stew gets better overnight—store leftovers for even richer flavor the next day.
Feel free to add in chickpeas, seasonal squash, or plant-based sausage to customize.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soups & Stews
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food, Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg