Old-school vegan stew (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - One onion, finely diced
02 - Two garlic cloves, minced
03 - Three large carrots, sliced up
04 - A couple of celery stalks, cut into pieces
05 - Two cups of small potatoes, halved
06 - One cup of white mushrooms, chopped into slices and quarters
07 - A single cup of frozen peas

→ Liquids and Condiments

08 - Two tablespoons of olive oil
09 - Two cups of veggie stock
10 - A 540ml can of diced tomatoes with garlic
11 - Three tablespoons of soy sauce
12 - One tablespoon of balsamic vinegar

→ Herbs and Spices

13 - One teaspoon of Italian seasoning mix
14 - Two sprigs of rosemary
15 - A small bunch of fresh thyme

→ To Thicken

16 - Two tablespoons of cornstarch
17 - Three tablespoons of water

# Instructions:

01 - In a big pot, warm up the olive oil, toss in the onion and garlic. Stir things around for about 3-4 minutes until the onion looks soft and clear.
02 - Add the carrots, celery, tiny potatoes, mushrooms, and peas to the pot. Let that cook for two or three minutes.
03 - Throw in the Italian seasoning, veggie broth, canned tomatoes, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, and thyme. Stir it all up and bring it to a boil.
04 - In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until they’re smooth. Add this to the stew, giving it a good stir.
05 - Turn the heat down low, pop a lid on the pot, and let it gently cook for 45 minutes or until the veggies are nicely soft.

# Notes:

01 - This dish stays fresh for up to 4 days if chilled in a fridge
02 - You can freeze it for up to 3 months