Underground Shelter Bean and Root Vegetable Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

A hearty, comforting stew combining earthy root vegetables and beans, perfect for a cold day spent indoors. This American-inspired soup recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 60 minutes, pairs olive oil, yellow onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 medium, diced yellow onion
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 3 medium, peeled and diced carrots
• 2 medium, peeled and diced parsnips
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups cooked white beans
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 5 minutes until the onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 3 diced medium carrots and 2 diced medium parsnips, cook for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and develop a slight caramelization.
3. Step 3: Stir in 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with juices, 2 cups cooked white beans, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 35 minutes until vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
4. Step 4: Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasoning if needed, then stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley just before serving for a fresh finish.