Northwest Ohio-Inspired Hearty Vegetable and Bean Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

A comforting stew packed with regional vegetables and beans, showcasing the rich agricultural heritage of Northwest Ohio. This American-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs olive oil, yellow onion, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 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

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 2 medium, peeled and diced carrots
• 2, diced celery stalks
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed kidney beans
• 1 cup, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces green beans
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add 1 large diced yellow onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks, sautéing for 6-7 minutes until vegetables soften and onions become translucent.
2. Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, 1 can (15 oz) drained kidney beans, 1 cup trimmed green beans, and 4 cups vegetable broth to the pot.
4. Step 4: Season with 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 35-40 minutes until the stew thickens and the flavors meld.
5. Step 5: Remove the bay leaf, stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and adjust seasoning to taste before serving warm.