Low Fat Hearty Potato Stew

Dive into a bowl of warm comfort with this Low Fat Hearty Potato Stew, the perfect balance of wholesome flavors and guilt-free indulgence. This nourishing, plant-based recipe features tender Yukon Gold potatoes, sweet carrots, aromatic celery, and a fragrant medley of fresh thyme and rosemary, all simmered in a savory low-sodium vegetable broth. A splash of cornstarch slurry adds just the right amount of thickness, creating that satisfying, hearty texture without the added fat. Finished with vibrant green peas and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this one-pot wonder is a nutritious, crowd-pleasing meal that’s easy to prepare in under an hour. Perfect for a cozy family dinner, meal prep, or any time you crave a healthy, satisfying stew!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
• 4 medium, sliced Carrots
• 3 stalks, sliced Celery
• 1 large, chopped Onion
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 4 cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons, chopped Fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon, chopped Fresh rosemary
• 1 whole Bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Frozen green peas
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Cold water
• 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley

Directions

Step 1

Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes.

Step 2

In a large pot, add the potatoes, sliced carrots, celery, and chopped onion.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, taking care to evenly distribute it among the vegetables.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the chopped thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, black pepper, and salt.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.

Step 7

Add the frozen green peas to the pot and stir.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with cold water until smooth, creating a slurry.

Step 9

Increase the heat to medium and stir the cornstarch slurry into the stew.

Step 10

Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the stew thickens.

Step 11

Remove the bay leaf from the pot.

Step 12

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Step 13

Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2587.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1139.4

Total Fat 2.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3215.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 258.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.5g	0%
Total Sugars 41.3g
Protein 32.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 386.2mg	0%
Iron 12.0mg	0%
Potassium 6338.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.9%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 87.0%