Hearty Vegetable Stew

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup sliced carrots, 1-inch-thick slices
• 1 cup sliced celery, 1-inch-thick slices
• 1 lb. medium size mushroom, cut into quarters
• 1 lb. potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 16 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 16 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 Tbsp fresh
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 3 Tbsp flour
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup red wine