Hearty Vegan Sweet Potato Stew (Printable Version)

Nourishing stew packed with sweet potatoes, beans, and colorful vegetables in a rich tomato broth.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 1.1 lbs)
02 - 2 medium Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 0.66 lbs)
03 - 2 carrots, sliced
04 - 1 large onion, diced
05 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
06 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
08 - 1 zucchini, diced
09 - 1 cup baby spinach (optional)

→ Beans & Legumes

10 - 1 can (14 oz) cannellini or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
11 - 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Tomato Broth

12 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
13 - 4 cups (34 fl oz) vegetable broth
14 - 2 tbsp tomato paste

→ Spices & Seasoning

15 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
16 - 1 tsp dried thyme
17 - 1 tsp ground cumin
18 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
19 - 1 tsp salt, or to taste
20 - 1 bay leaf
21 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Garnish

22 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
23 - Lemon wedges (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, sliced celery, and sliced carrot; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in minced garlic, diced red bell pepper, and diced zucchini. Cook for 3 more minutes.
03 - Add diced sweet potatoes, diced Yukon Gold potatoes, smoked paprika, dried thyme, ground cumin, black pepper, and salt. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
04 - Stir in tomato paste, then add diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and bay leaf. Bring mixture to a boil.
05 - Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are just tender.
06 - Add drained cannellini or kidney beans and chickpeas. Simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes until flavors meld and the stew thickens.
07 - If using, stir in baby spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove bay leaf. Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way the smoked paprika and cumin bloom in the olive oil fills your whole kitchen with the coziest aroma imaginable
  • It somehow tastes even better the next day, making it the ultimate meal prep secret weapon
02 -
  • Dont rush the spice blooming step in the beginning, it is what transforms this from ordinary vegetable soup into something extraordinary
  • The stew will continue to thicken as it sits, so if you are meal prepping, hold back on some of the broth and add it when reheating
03 -
  • For extra richness, stir in a splash of coconut milk right before serving
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens all the flavors and brings everything together
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