Vegetable Stew

Description

"Delicious and easy vegetable stew inspired by Providence's City Farm Manager, Rich. Organic, locally grown, and in season ingredients have the best flavor. add a bit more cayenne for a tasty home remedy. Serve hot with warm bread."

• Original recipe yield: 12 servings.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 2 bunches leeks, chopped
• 1 clove elephant garlic, chopped
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 3 large carrots, chopped
• 1½ quarts vegetable broth
• 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• ½ head Chinese cabbage, cored and shredded
• 4 large potatoes
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon celery salt
• 1 dash ground cayenne pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• grated Parmesan cheese to taste

Directions

1. Add onions, leeks , and garlic to pot coated with butter.
2. Add in carrots , celery, tomato sauce, black beans, cabbage, and potatos.
3. Bring to a boil then allow to simmer for approx ½ hour.