Slow Cooker Vegetable Pot Pie Stew
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs 30 mins
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Total Time
8 hrs 45 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
223 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Vegetable Pot Pie Stew
Description
Slow Cooker Vegetable Pot Pie Stew brings together yellow onion, carrots, potatoes, peas, and corn in a vegetable broth enhanced with garlic powder, sage, and thyme. The slow cooking method softens the vegetables and allows the flavors to meld. The cornstarch and water slurry added near the end thickens the broth into a stew-like consistency. Stirring in cashew milk at the end adds a subtle creaminess without overwhelming the vegetables' character.
The final stew offers a smooth, hearty texture with the natural sweetness of carrots and corn balancing the savory herbs. It can be made in a slow cooker over several hours or prepared faster using an Instant Pot, where it is pressure cooked and then thickened with the cornstarch slurry before adding the milk.
This stew works well as a main course for vegetarians or as a side alongside richer dishes. Its texture and moderate seasoning make it versatile and easy to serve with bread or over grains. The recipe accommodates substitutions such as sweet potatoes for a different sweetness and allows for added protein through beans or tofu.
Leftovers store well in the fridge for several days and also freeze nicely. Adjust the seasoning after reheating if needed, and the stew can be tailored with coconut milk for a richer finish. Watch slow cooker settings to ensure vegetables reach desired softness.
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion finely chopped
- 6 carrot peeled & diced
- 2 lbs potato peeled & cubed into half inch pieces, yellow
- 1 cup corn frozen
- 1 cup peas frozen
- 4 cups vegetable broth low sodium
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste, sea salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sage dried
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- 4 tablespoon water
- 4 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup cashew milk or milk of choice, unsweetened
Instructions
Slow Cooker Instructions
- Add all the ingredients except the water, corn starch and milk to your slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours.
- Switch the slow cooker to high. Then in a small bowl or jar, combine your water and corn starch and mix well. Add this mixture to your slow cooker and cook on high for 30 minutes. This will thicken your stew.
- Turn off your slow cooker, stir in the milk and serve.
Instant Pot Instructions
- Add all the ingredients except the water, corn starch and milk to your pot, and pressure cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk the water and cornstarch in a small bowl and set aside.
- When the timer completes, quick release the steam valve and open the lid once safe to do so. Switch the pot to the sauté function and pour the cornstarch slurry into the pot and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring often. Then turn off the pot, stir in the milk and enjoy.
Notes
- If you cannot use cornstarch, substitute with twice the amount of all-purpose or brown rice flour for the slurry.
- If vegetables aren’t soft enough after long low cooking, increase to high heat for the remaining time.
- For added protein, stir in canned white kidney beans or lentils near the end of cooking, or blend silken tofu with the milk.
- Replacing cashew milk with canned coconut milk yields a richer stew but increases fat content.
- Store leftovers refrigerated up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months without loss of quality.
- You can substitute sweet potatoes for all or half of the potatoes to vary flavor and sweetness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 223cal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 418mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 1019mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 10376IU | 208% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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