Hearty Zucchini Stew with Peppers and Tomatoes | Easy One-Pot Meal - Quickie Treats

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 3 onions, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 bell peppers (yellow or red)
• 1 can (410 g) crushed tomatoes
• 350 ml vegetable broth
• 3 medium zucchini, cut into 2 cm thick slices
• 3 tbsp fresh thyme
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp salt, divided
• 1/2 tsp black pepper