Grandma’s Stew

Name: Grandma’s Stew
Ingredients: 2 cups Turnip, cubed; 2 cups Onion, chopped; 2 cups Carrots, cut into half moons; 1 cup Parsnips, diced; 1 cup Celery, diced; 3 cups Potatoes, scrubbed and cubed; 1 ea Bay leaf; 1/2 cup Spring water; 2 Tbsp Tamari; 2 Tbsp Oil or butter; 2 tsp Maple syrup; 1 Tbsp Arrowroot; 1 tsp Parsley

November 10, 2008 Other Contributors

About

This is a very hearty stew which warms you in the cool weather. The sauce’s flavour complements the vegetables beautifully.

– Carolyn C. – Contributor

Ingredients

Turnip, cubed		2 cups
Onion, chopped		2 cups
Carrots, cut into half moons		2 cups
Parsnips, diced		1 cup
Celery, diced		1 cup
Potatoes, scrubbed and cubed		3 cups
Bay leaf		1 ea
Spring water		1/2 cup
Tamari		2 Tbsp
Oil or butter		2 Tbsp
Maple syrup		2 tsp
Arrowroot		1 Tbsp
Parsley		1 tsp

Directions

Steam vegetables with bay leaf until soft, about 20 to 25 minutes.
Meanwhile combine the rest of the ingredients in a large heavy pot and bring to boil.
Add vegetables. Reduce heat, cover and warm together to meld flavours.
Remove bay leaf and sprinkle with parsley before serving.