Ingredients
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 cup celery, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
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4 cups mushrooms, cut into quarters
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3 medium potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1-inch chunks
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1 (1 lb) can tomatoes, undrained, coarsely chopped
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2 cups cooked kidney beans (12 ounces)
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1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 cup water
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 bay leaf
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salt and pepper
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3 tablespoons flour
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1/4 cup water
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1/4 cup red wine
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1 1/2 cups sliced onions
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1 cup carrot, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat.
- Add onions, garlic, carrots, celery, and mushrooms.
- Cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add small amounts of water, if necessary, to prevent sticking.
- Add remaining ingredients, except flour, 1/4 cup water, and wine.
- Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
- Stir occasionally while cooking.
- In a small bowl, gradually stir flour into 1/4 cup water until smooth.
- Add to stew, along with wine.
- Cook, stirring, 5 more minutes.
- Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.