Easy Recipes: Hearty Medieval Pottage Stew
A comforting, plant-based dish full of rustic veggies and warm, earthy flavors.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium parsnip, diced
- 1 small turnip, diced
- 1/2 cup green lentils
- 1/2 cup pearl barley
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp sage
- 1/2 tsp marjoram
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped kale or spinach (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic in a splash of water or broth until softened.
- Add diced carrots, celery, parsnip, and turnip. Stir well and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in lentils, barley, broth, water, and all seasonings. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until lentils and barley are tender.
- Add kale or spinach in the last 5 minutes of cooking if using.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or soy sauce as needed.
- Serve hot with crusty bread for a satisfying meal.