Vegetable Stew Recipe
Serves six

1 tbsp vegetable oil
4 cups mushrooms, sliced (I buy them presliced)
1.5 cups onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup celery, cut into 1 inch pieces

3 medium size red potatoes (unpeeled), cut into 1 inch chunks
1 15oz can diced tomatoes
1 15oz can kidney beans
1 8oz can tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Chop the veggies. Heat oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer 30 minutes. Stir occasionally. Remove and discard bay leaf.