Vegetarian Stew

• 3 cups leeks, scrubbed and chopped in 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 cups raw carrots, scrubbed and finely diced
• 1 cup raw red potato, finely diced
• 2 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 dash dried thyme
• 1 dash dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup ripe olives, pitted and chopped

1. Saute leek and garlic in oil in a 4-quart stew pot.
2. When leeks are soft, add all other vegetables and seasonings.
3. Add broth, cover, and bring to boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer at least 45 minutes.
5. During last five minutes of cooking, stir in olives.

leeks, clove garlic, olive oil, carrots, red potato, tomato paste, thyme, oregano, salt, vegetable broth, ripe olives

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/954 (may not work)