Classic WoW Herbal Stew
A hearty, fragrant stew inspired by the herbal lore of Azeroth, perfect for warming up after a long quest. This soup recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs onion, carrot, celery for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 2 medium, sliced carrot
- 2 stalks, sliced celery
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp herbs de provence
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 2 leaves bay leaf
- 3 medium, peeled and cubed potatoes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion, 2 medium carrots, and 2 stalks celery, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Step 2: Stir in 3 cloves garlic and herbs de provence, cooking for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Step 3: Add 1 cup tomato puree, 4 cups chicken broth, 1/2 tsp thyme, 2 bay leaves, and 3 medium potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Step 4: Remove bay leaves. Use a ladle to mash 1/2 cup cooked potatoes into the stew for a creamy texture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
