Description
This vibrant Hearty Summer Vegetable Stew is a celebration of fresh, seasonal produce, simmered until tender and infused with aromatic herbs. Each spoonful is bursting with the delicious flavors and textures of summer, making it the perfect comforting yet light meal.
Ingredients
½ cup diced onion
2 tsp minced garlic
2 TBSP butter
2 cups diced potatoes
2 cups diced carrots
14 oz can chicken broth
1 medium zucchini diced
2 large tomatoes peeled and diced (or you can use 1 14-oz can diced tomatoes, not drained)
14 oz can corn not drained
½ tsp rubbed sage
½ tsp all-purpose seasoning
12 oz can evaporated milk
2 TBSP cornstarch
1 cup diced chicken or ham optional
½ cup Parmesan cheese to top bowls of stew with
Instructions
Prepare all the vegetables by dicing the onion, mincing the garlic, and cubing the potatoes. Dice the carrots, slice the zucchini, and dice the tomatoes. If using, make sure the meat is fully cooked and chopped.
In a stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, potatoes, and carrots. Cook about 5 minutes until onions are translucent.
Add chicken broth, cover and cook for 15 minutes, until potatoes and carrots soften.
Add zucchini, tomatoes, corn, meat (if using) and seasonings. Heat another 10-15 minutes until hot and boiling.
Reduce heat, add most of the evaporated milk. Mix remaining milk with cornstarch and stir into the stew. Simmer for 10 minutes. Season to taste. Top with cherry tomatoes and Parmesan cheese before serving. Enjoy your comforting stew.
Notes
Chop vegetables evenly: For even cooking, try to chop the vegetables in similar sizes.
Adjust Seasoning: Taste the stew as it simmers and adjust the seasonings according to your preference.
Don’t Overcook: Be careful not to overcook the vegetables, as they should be tender but still have some texture.
Herb Freshness: Fresh herbs add the most flavor, so use them generously.
Storage: Let the stew cool completely before storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Soup & Stew
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 10g