2cans14.5 oz each organic diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained
4mediumred potatoescut into 1⁄2-inch pieces
4mediumstalks celerycut into 1⁄2-inch pieces (2 cups)
3mediumcarrotscut into 1⁄2-inch pieces (11⁄2 cups)
2mediumparsnipspeeled, cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces
2mediumleekscut into 1⁄2-inch pieces
1can14 oz vegetable broth
½teaspoon salt
½teaspoon dried thyme leaves
½teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
3tablespoonscornstarch
3tablespoonscold water
Instructies
In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, place all ingredients except cornstarch and water.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
In small bowl, mix cornstarch and water; gradually stir into stew until blended.
Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook about 20 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Parsnips, root vegetables that look like creamy white carrots, have a slightly sweet flavor. If you don’t have any on hand, you can use carrots instead.