Hearty Mediterranean Vegetarian Stew

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 eggplant, cubed
• 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juice
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt
• pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced