French Braised Cherry Tomato Stew
A hearty and flavorful stew made with braised cherry tomatoes, perfect for a cold evening. This dish is a twist on the classic French stew, adapted to be vegetarian friendly.
Ingredients
- β2 tablespoons olive oil
- β1 medium, sliced onionAbout 2 cups
- β3 cloves, minced garlic
- β1 pound, halved cherry tomatoes
- β1 can (14.5 oz) braised tomatoes
- β1 cup, vegetable broth stew
- β1 teaspoon, dried thyme herbs
- β1 teaspoon salt
- β1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Add the sliced onion and cook until it's translucent, about 8 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the canned braised tomatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- 6
Stir to combine, then bring the stew to a boil.
- 7
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.