Vegan Recipes: Puttenaio (Prostitute's Stew)

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 large eggplant, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 large potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 small carrot, peeled and sliced
• 1 stick celery, diced
• 1 large zucchini, sliced
• 1 large green pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch squares
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/4 cup vegetable broth
• 2 lbs. fresh ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced, or 1 28-oz. can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 tsp. salt
• Fresh herbs: a small handful each of Italian parsley, and either rosemary, thyme or basil, chopped
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste