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Hearty Potato and Bean Stew
A thick, warming winter stew built on storage potatoes and white beans in a smoky, herb-rich tomato broth. Storage potatoes break down slightly at the edges, thickening the stew naturally while remaining mostly intact. This is the cook-once-eat-all-week dish that cold weather demands, made from pantry staples.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs storage potatoes, peeled and cut into 1.5-inch chunks
- 30 oz white beans, two cans, drained and rinsedKidney beans work too
- 28 oz diced tomatoes, canned
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 3 cups kale or cabbage, roughly chopped
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried rosemary
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice, for finishing
Method
- Heat olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Cook onion for 5 minutes. Add garlic, smoked paprika, and rosemary. Cook 1 minute.About 6 min
- Add potatoes, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered for 20 minutes until potatoes are almost tender.About 22 min
- Add white beans and continue simmering uncovered for 10 minutes. Lightly mash a few potato pieces against the side of the pot to thicken.About 10 min
- Add kale and cook 5 minutes until wilted. Season generously with salt.About 5 min
- Stir in lemon juice. Ladle into bowls and serve with crusty bread.About 2 min
Tips
- Storage potatoes are grown for winter keeping — they have drier flesh that creates excellent stew texture
- The partial mashing step is deliberate and essential for a thick, satisfying stew
- This stew is better on day 2 — make a big batch and look forward to it all week
Ring the changes
- Add chorizo slices for a smoky, meaty version
- Stir in a spoonful of harissa for North African heat and depth
Keeping it
Refrigerate for up to 6 days. Freezes excellently for up to 4 months. The potato texture holds well.
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