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!