Potato And Carrot Stew Food

POTATO AND CARROT STEW

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pot and add the chopped onion.
• Sauté for a couple of minutes, then add cubed potatoes.
• Cover potatoes with water (about 2-2 1/2 cups, maybe more depending on your pot size).
• Add sliced carrots, bay leaves, tarragon, sweet paprika, thyme, salt and pepper.
• Let it cook until the veggies are tender (about 20 minutes).
• Add flour, dissolved separately in a cup with some cold water.
• Add sliced, peeled tomatoes.
• Stir and cook for another 5 minutes.
• Serve with fresh parsley on top!

CARROT SOUP WITH POTATOES AND CREAM

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat. When the butter begins to foam, add the onion; cook until the onion begins to turn translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chicken broth, carrots, potatoes, herbes de Provence, thyme, and bay leaf; season with salt and pepper. Raise heat to medium-high and bring to a boil; reduce heat again to low and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
• Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway. Securing the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, start to blend using a few quick pulses before allowing to blend continually; puree in batches until smooth. Divide into eight soup bowls; garnish each portion with about 1/2 tablespoon heavy cream and a sprig of parsley.

BEEF STEW WITH POTATOES AND CARROTS

Steps:

• braise beef
• Preheat the oven to 350°F, with the rack in the middle.
• Pat the beef dry and season with salt and pepper.
• Heat the oil in a heavy 8-quart pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then brown the meat, without crowding, in 3 batches, turning, about 8 minutes per batch. Transfer to a platter.
• Reduce the heat to medium, then add the carrots, celery, onions, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until well browned, about 12 minutes.
• Push the vegetables to one side of the pot. Add the tomato paste to the cleared area and cook the paste, stirring, 2 minutes, then stir it into the vegetables. Add the vinegar and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Stir in the wine, bay leaves, and thyme and boil until the wine is reduced by about two-thirds, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Add the broth to the pot along with the water, beef, and any juices from the platter and bring to a simmer. Cover and braise in the oven until the meat is very tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
• Set a large colander in a large bowl. Pour the stew into the colander. Return the meat to the pot, then discard the remaining solids. Let cooking liquid stand 10 minutes.
• make potatoes and carrots
• While beef braises, peel the potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch-wide wedges. Slice the carrots diagonally (1-inch).
• Add the potatoes and carrots to the stew (make sure they are submerged) and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes and carrots are tender, about 40 minutes.
• do ahead
• The STEW improves in flavor if made at least 1 day ahead. Chill up to 5 days. Reheat, covered, over medium heat or in a 350°F oven.

POTATO CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• Combine chicken, mushrooms, onion, carrots and stock in a large saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in sage, basil, garlic salt, parsley, mixed vegetables, potatoes and celery and cook until heated through. Stir in flour to thicken sauce, then serve.

POTATO STEW

Steps:

• Saute potatoes and onions in bacon fat covered over low heat, turning occasionally until onions are transparent.
• Add remaining ingredients and simmer until potatoes are tender.

SPICY CARROT AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan or casserole pan.
• Fry the chopped raw vegetables gently on a medium heat for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
• Sprinkle over the cumin, coriander and chilli powder and stir into the veg, cook gently for another minute.
• Pour in the vegetable stock.
• Bring up to the boil and then simmer for 20 minutes until the veg is tender.
• Use a stick blender in the pan to blend the soup or transfer to a food processor and blend to a smooth consistancy. You may need to add more boiled hot water at this point if too thick.
• Taste and season as required with salt and pepper.
• Serve with crusty bread and a twist of black pepper.