Fall River Vegetable Stew


Originated from Moosewood Restaurant.

In a large soup pot, saute:

1 large Spanish Onion, chopped
4 garlic gloves, pressed
3 tablespoons olive oil

When onion softens, stir in:
5 small potatoes, cut into chunks
2 large carrots, cut into 1/2" rounds
2 tablespoons sweet hungarian paprika

Saute for 3 or 4 minutes.  Make sure the paprika does not burn.

Pour in:
1 cup water of vegetable stock
28-ounce can whole tomatoes, crushed
2 bay leaves
1 cup dry red wine

Cover now and let the whole thing simmer for about 10 minutes.

Add:
1 generous handfull green beans, trimmed and halved
3 cups sliced mushrooms

Continue to simmer, covered, for about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Mix in:
1 cup corn, fresh or frozen

Simmer for about 15 minutes more or until the potatoes and the 
carrots are tender.

Add:
Salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove the bay leaves.  This is NOT a crockpot recipe.

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