Italian Vegetable Stew
A hearty Italian stew made with vegetables and served with crusty bread. Perfect for a cold winter night.
Ingredients
- β2 tablespoons Olive oil
- β1 medium Oniondiced
- β1 medium Bell pepperdiced
- β2 medium Carrotsdiced
- β1 medium Zucchinidiced
- β2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- β1 can (28 oz) Canned crushed tomatoes
- β4 cups Vegetable broth
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the diced bell pepper and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the diced carrots and zucchini and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Add the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 6
Add the canned crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth, stirring to combine.
- 7
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.