Halibut & Root Vegetable Stew with Wild Thyme

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A hearty, one-pot stew featuring tender Alaskan halibut and seasonal root vegetables simmered in a fragrant broth with wild thyme, perfect for chilly Alaskan evenings. This Alaskan-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs Halibut fillets, Carrots, Parsnips for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 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

• 1.5 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes Halibut fillets
• 3 medium, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch coins Carrots
• 2 medium, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch coins Parsnips
• 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes Potatoes
• 1 medium, finely chopped Yellow onion
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 tsp Dried thyme
• 1 Bay leaf
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 3/4 tsp Sea salt
• 1/2 tsp Freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering, then add 1 chopped onion and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 3 minutes until fragrant and softened, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
2. Step 2: Add 1.5 lbs halibut cubes, 3 sliced carrots, 2 sliced parsnips, and 2 cubed potatoes. Stir to coat with oil and onions, then pour in 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 bay leaf, 3/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and halibut is opaque.
4. Step 4: Discard bay leaf, and serve immediately with additional thyme for garnish. Do not overcook halibut to keep it moist.