Nourish PA: One-Pot Pinto and Sweet Potato Stew

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
• 2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained, or 2 cups cooked pinto beans
• 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (10.5-ounce) can vegetarian vegetable soup
• 3 cups water
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley, or 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)