Nourish PA: One-Pot Pinto and Sweet Potato Stew

A can of vegetable soup makes an okay meal, but we suggest using it as a great jumping-off point for a more nutrient-dense, vegetarian stew, studded with pinto beans and sweet potatoes. Simply saute some chopped veggies, then simmer with beans, canned soup, water and canned tomatoes for a filling lunch or supper!

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One-Pot Pinto and Sweet Potato Stew

Yield
Serves 4-6
Prep Time Cook Time Total Time
15 min 35 min 50 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained, or 2 cups cooked pinto beans
  • 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (10.5-ounce) can vegetarian vegetable soup
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley, or 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)

Method

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until soft and translucent. Add sweet potatoes and carrots and cook for about 5 minutes, until slightly softened. Add garlic powder, salt and pepper and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Add pinto beans, tomatoes, vegetable soup and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer soup until potatoes and carrots are fork tender and desired consistency is reached, about 20-25 minutes.
  3. Divide stew evenly between serving bowls. Garnish with parsley (if using) and serve.
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