Description
A hearty taste of Ireland in a bowl, this Irish Vegetable Stew is loaded with the standard staples of Ireland and it tastes so delightful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tablespoons Irish butter
- 1 medium onion, peeled & chopped
- 2 – 4 cloves garlic, peeled & chopped
- 1 medium golden potato, small dice
- 2 carrots, peeled & chopped
- 2 large ribs of celery, chopped
- 1 cup chopped cabbage
- 3 1/2 – 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 12 oz. Irish ale (or light beer)
- 1/4 cup uncooked barley
- 1/3 cup lentils
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 – 2 teaspoons Better than Bouillon chicken or vegetable flavor, or to taste
- Salt (or better yet, bacon salt!) & freshly ground pepper, as needed, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the butter. Once the butter is bubbly, add the onion and saute until soft and translucent.
- Stir in the garlic, potato, carrots and celery and saute for about 5 minutes more or until the carrots and celery start to get tender.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot. Stir, then cover and cook for about 25 – 30 minutes or until the potatoes, lentils and barley are all tender. Add broth if needed to thin. Taste and adjust seasonings or add salt & pepper to your liking. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For the ale, choose a lighter Irish ale like Harp, a red ale or a light lager.
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Nutrition
- Calories: 142
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
Keywords: Irish, Vegetable, Stew, Soup, Gluten Free, Heart Healthy, Diabetic, High Fiber