Frozen Forest-Inspired Winter Vegetable Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-01 · Updated 2026-08-01

A hearty vegetable stew with root vegetables and hearty greens, simmered in a savory broth for cozy winter comfort. This Mediterranean soup recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs Olive oil, Yellow onion, diced, and Carrots, peeled and sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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

• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 2 large Carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 medium Parsnip, peeled and diced
• 2 medium Potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 cup Frozen peas
• 2 cups Kale, chopped
• 1 tbsp Fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 large sliced carrots, 1 diced medium parsnip, and 2 cubed medium potatoes; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Step 4: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, cooking for 1 minute until aromatic.
5. Step 5: Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
6. Step 6: Stir in 1 cup frozen peas and 2 cups chopped kale, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until greens are wilted and peas are heated through.
7. Step 7: Season stew with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, adjusting to taste.
8. Step 8: Serve hot as a filling, warming meal during cold weather.