Hearty Protein-Packed Vegetable Stew
Hearty Protein-Packed Vegetable Stew
ingredients
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup spaghetti noodles
- 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup frozen green pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (substitute for thyme)
- 1 teaspoon regular paprika (substitute for smoked paprika)
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- ½ pound bacon, chopped or 4 hot dogs, sliced (your choice)
- 1 avocado, sliced (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
steps
- 1.
In a medium pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. If using hot dogs, add them after cooking the vegetables.
- 2.
Remove the bacon and set it aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- 3.
Heat the chicken broth in the pot until simmering and add the diced russet potatoes. Cook for about 10 minutes until tender.
- 4.
Stir in the frozen green pepper, peas, cauliflower, and sliced carrot. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 5.
Meanwhile, cook spaghetti noodles in a separate pot according to package instructions, then drain.
- 6.
In the stew, add minced garlic, shallots, red and white onion, tomato paste, oregano, regular paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine and let simmer for another 5 minutes for flavors to meld.
- 7.
If using hot dogs, add them now. Return the bacon to the pot and mix gently.
- 8.
Add the drained spaghetti noodles to the pot and stir gently to combine.
- 9.
Serve hot, garnished with avocado slices for a creamy finish.
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