Ingredients

4½cupswater

1½tbspvegan “beef” soup flavoring

4large carrots,diced large

4large celery stalks,diced large

3large potatoes,peeled and cubed

1large onion,chopped

1cuppeas

1cupcorn

1tspdried summer savory

1tspdried parsley

½tspground black pepper

salt,to taste

2tspcornstarch

2tspwater

8ozbeef style seitan,(1 package), such as Gardein®, cubed

1tbspolive oil,or as needed

Preparation

Mix the water and “beef” soup flavoring in a large pot over high heat. Add the carrots, celery, potatoes, onion, peas, and corn. Add summer savory, parsley, and black pepper and mix together well. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Mix the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl. Add to the pot and mix to combine. Bring to a boil for about 5 minutes.

Reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, for at least 1 hour.

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seitan pieces and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until browned.

Pour stew into bowls and add a few pieces of seitan to each. Enjoy!