Potato-Carrot Stew & Lovage

Ingredients:

• 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
• Lovage leaves, chopped, for flavor

Instructions:

1. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add a splash of olive oil and sauté the onions and garlic until they’re soft and translucent.
2. Add the diced potatoes and sliced carrots to the pot. Stir well to combine with the onions and garlic.
3. Pour in the vegetable broth. Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let the stew simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
5. Once the vegetables are cooked through, remove the bay leaf from the pot. Stir in the chopped lovage leaves for flavor.
6. Serve the stew hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley on top.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 200
• Total Fat: 1g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 800mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 45g
• Dietary Fiber: 6g
• Sugars: 6g
• Protein: 4g

Enjoy your hearty and nutritious potato-carrot stew!