Smoky Croatian Wheat Stew
A hearty, comforting stew originating from Croatia, made with smoky meats and dense wheat bread. This stew is perfect for a cold winter evening.
Ingredients
- ●6 slices Smoked Bacon
- ●2 cups, cubed Croatian Wheat Bread
- ●4 cups Vegetable Broth
- ●2 medium, peeled and sliced Carrots
- ●3 medium, peeled and cubed Potatoes
- ●1 large, chopped Onions
- ●3 cloves, minced Garlic
- ●1 tsp Salt
- ●1 tsp Black Pepper
- ●1/4 cup, chopped Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large Dutch oven, cook the smoked bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pot and set aside.
- 3
Add the chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot and cook until the onions are translucent.
- 4
Add the sliced carrots and cubed potatoes to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
- 6
Return the crispy bacon to the pot and bring the stew to a boil.
- 7
Transfer the pot to the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- 8
Remove the pot from the oven and stir in the chopped parsley.
- 9
Serve the stew hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.