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The BEST Pottage (Medieval Vegetable/Peasant Stew)

A bowl of medieval pottage stew with vegetables such as mushroom, carrots, and oats.
Comforting pottage (medieval vegetable stew) that is both healthy & tasty! With affordable ingredients, this easy peasant stew is good for the wallet & body!
Jem @ The Fruity Jem
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Serving Size 6 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ Tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 1 cup carrot diced
  • 1 cup parsnip diced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • 2 cups mushroom sliced
  • 1 cup leeks diced
  • 1 cup cabbage sliced
  • 1.5 quart vegetable broth (1.4 liter)
  • 1 cup cooked white beans optional but recommended
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large pot, sauté the onion with the cooking oil until translucent, about 5-6 minutes.
    1/2 Tablespoon cooking oil, 1 large yellow onion
  • Add the cubed carrots, parsnips, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, and parsley. Saute for about 3 more minutes until the herbs become fragrant and the vegetables are slightly brown.
    1 cup carrot, 1 cup parsnip, 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon rosemary, 1 teaspoon parsley
  • Add the mushrooms, cabbage, and leeks, then sauté for about 2 minutes. Then add the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a gentle simmer for 15 minutes.
    2 cups mushroom, 1 cup leeks, 1.5 quart vegetable broth, 1 cup cabbage
  • Once the vegetables are cooked, add the white beans and rolled oats. Simmer for 10 more minutes, stirring every 3-4 minutes to prevent the oats from sticking to the bottom of the pan and getting burnt.
    1 cup cooked white beans, 1 cup rolled oats
  • Add the black pepper, taste, and adjust the seasoning by adding more black pepper, salt, or herbs if desired. Serve and enjoy!
    1 teaspoon black pepper

Notes

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