Beefless Stew - Plant Based Cooking

Ingredients

• 1 large yellow onion (cut in half and sliced)
• 3 large stalks celery (cut into 3/4″ chunks)
• 3 large carrots (cut into 3/4″ chunks)
• 6 cloves garlic (minced)
• 16 ounces mushrooms (if large cut into 3/4" chunks or left whole)
• 2 cups homemade vegetable broth
• 1/2 6 oz can tomato paste (mixed with a little water to thin)
• 1 tbsp low-sodium Tamari ((or low-sodium soy sauce))
• 2 lbs potatoes (cut into 1″ chunks (peeling is an option))
• 1 tbsp Italian herbs
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped )
• 2 cups frozen peas (thawed)
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• salt and black pepper (to taste (optional))
• 1/2 cup water (or more as needed)