Hearty Spring Vegetable Stew

A nourishing and vibrant stew packed with fresh spring vegetables, perfect for a wholesome meal.

NewPublished Mar 11, 2026
Prep Time20 min
Cook Time50 min
Total1 hr 10 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

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A bowl of hearty spring vegetable stew with vibrant vegetables.

Ingredients

Servings4

Yields 4 servings

  • (2 tablespoons) olive oil
  • (1) medium onion, diced
  • (2 cloves) garlic, minced
  • (2) medium carrots, sliced
  • (2) medium potatoes, diced
  • (1) zucchini, diced
  • (1) bell pepper, chopped
  • (1 cup) green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • (4 cups) vegetable broth
  • (1 teaspoon) dried thyme
  • (1 teaspoon) dried basil
  • (1/2 teaspoons) salt
  • (1/4 teaspoons) black pepper
  • (1 cup) frozen peas
  • (1 tablespoon) lemon juice
  • (2 tablespoons) fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1 medium onion, diced, and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.

  3. 3

    Stir in 2 cloves garlic, minced, and cook for another minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add 2 medium carrots, sliced, and 2 medium potatoes, diced, to the pot; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. 5

    Mix in 1 zucchini, diced, and 1 bell pepper, chopped, and cook for another 3 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, and stir well.

  7. 7

    Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

  8. 8

    Add 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.

  9. 9

    Stir in 1 cup frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

  10. 10

    Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped.

  11. 11

    Serve hot.

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