CREAMY VEGGIE POTATO STEW

Creamy Veggie Potato Stew image

This creamy stew is a thick mixture of potatoes and other vegetables that's sure to warm you on the chilliest of winter days.

Provided by sal

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 quarts water
8 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
4 large carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 small onions, chopped
⅓ cup butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika
2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the water and stir in the potatoes, carrots and celery. Cook 15 minutes, or until tender but firm. Remove from heat. Drain and set aside, reserving liquid.
Place the onions and butter in the large saucepan. Over medium heat, slowly cook and stir 10 minutes, or until the onions are tender. Mix in the flour, salt, pepper, paprika and heavy cream. Mix in the potato mixture. Continue cooking and stirring, adding the reserved liquid a tablespoon at a time, until the mixture has reached a desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.3 calories, Carbohydrate 58.6 g, Cholesterol 81.3 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 463.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g