Autumn Harvest Pork Stew

Ingredients

• 3 pounds bone-in pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 pounds red potatoes, quartered
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 loaf crusty bread, for serving
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)