Savory Thai Stew
Published on November 3, 2009 by chloejo · 10 CommentsWith the strident arrival of fall, it’s time for hearty, savory soups and stews that combine all your favorite flavors in one big, satisfying bowl. This Thai-spiced stew is perfect for chilly nights spent planning your Thanksgiving menu.
Serves 6
What You Need:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, quartered and thinly sliced
4 to 6 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
3 cups water
1 medium green or red bell pepper, cut into narrow strips
1-1/2 cups frozen green beans
1/2 teaspoon red or green curry paste
1 tablespoon natural granulated sugar
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
2 stalks lemongrass
One 13.5-ounce can light coconut milk
2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
Salt to taste
What You Do:
1. In a soup pot over medium-low heat, heat the oil. Add onion and saute until translucent. Add garlic and continue to saute until both are golden. Add sweet potatoes and water. Bring to a rapid simmer, then lower the heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are about half done.
2. Add bell pepper, green beans, curry paste, sugar, and ginger. Cut each lemongrass stalk into 3 or 4 pieces, and bruise by making long cuts throughout with a sharp knife. Stir into the soup pot. Simmer stew for 10 minutes longer.
3. Stir in the coconut milk, peanut butter, and salt. Return to a simmer, then cook over very low heat for another 10 minutes or until all the vegetables are tender and the flavors are well integrated. Remove lemongrass pieces. Taste to adjust seasonings, and serve at once.
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Readers Comments (10)
I want to see more gluten free vegan recipes like this on your blog! i have to cook for a gluten free vegetarian & oh gurl, one gets tired of tofu!
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this looks amazing. i’ll be making it soon for sure! thanks!
Yum yum! Stew is my fall/winter staple! And speaking of VegNews I haven’t gotten my new issue in the mail yet… :(
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made it this evening. without the sugar, but with extra green curry paste, fresh green beans, and i added a little lime pickle. served on a bed of brown rice and brocoli. Heaven sent. Thank you for sharing. xoxo
Will be trying this recipe this week! Love Thai food and with the cold setting in need some good soup – thanks x
Chlojooooo! This looks sooo delish :) I’m in such a fall cookin’ mood and this is perfect. I’m gonna make it this week! thanks! Btdubs, made that shepherd’s pie this week and it was incredible.
Made this tonight, it was delicious! Added some eggplant with the veggies in lieu of one of the potatoes. I added lots more curry paste. Next time I would halve the peanut butter. Yum!
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