Herb-Infused Stew
A rich, aromatic stew where vegetables absorb the depth of herbs and broth. This French-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs olive oil, onion, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1, diced onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 2, peeled and diced carrots
- 2 stalks, diced celery
- 1/2 cup tomato puree
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp, fresh or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp, fresh or 1/4 tsp dried rosemary
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Step 2: Stir in 2 diced carrots, 2 diced celery stalks, and 1/2 cup tomato puree. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Step 3: Pour in 4 cups chicken broth, add 1 tsp thyme, and 1/2 tsp rosemary. Bring to a simmer, then cook for 25-30 minutes until vegetables are tender. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.








