Mountain Fox Root Vegetable Stew

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A rustic, slow-simmered stew featuring earthy root vegetables, wild herbs, and a hint of smoky paprika, inspired by the untamed landscapes of mountain fox habitats. This soup recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 55 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Comfort Food cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large onion, diced, and 3 garlic cloves, minced, and cook for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 carrots, peeled and diced, 2 parsnips, peeled and diced, 1 turnip, peeled and diced, and 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced. Stir to coat the vegetables in the oil and cook for 5 minutes until edges begin to soften.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 1 cup vegetable broth, then add 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 bay leaf. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Step 4: Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30-35 minutes until all vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
  5. Step 5: Remove the bay leaf. Stir in 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

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