Minnesota Family Cozy Root Vegetable Stew

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A deeply comforting, slow-simmered stew featuring earthy root vegetables and aromatic herbs, perfect for chilly evenings. This american-inspired one pot ready in about 65 minutes pairs carrots, parsnips, potatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 "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

• 200 g carrots
• 200 g parsnips
• 250 g potatoes
• 1 medium onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 800 ml chicken stock
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 50 ml heavy cream
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Peel and dice carrots, parsnips, and potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Finely chop onion and mince garlic cloves. Heat 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, add onion, and cook for 5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add diced vegetables and minced garlic to the pot, stirring to coat in oil. Cook for 3 minutes until vegetables begin to soften. Sprinkle 1 tbsp all-purpose flour over vegetables and stir for 1 minute to toast slightly.
3. Step 3: Pour in 800 ml chicken stock, add 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 35 minutes until vegetables are fork-tender.
4. Step 4: Remove lid, stir in 50 ml heavy cream, and simmer uncovered for 5 more minutes until the stew thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.