Easy Rutabaga Stew Recipe

Name: Easy Rutabaga Stew Recipe
Total time: 4 hrs 25 mins
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1.5 pounds chicken, diced; 4 rutabagas, peeled and diced; 4 medium beets, peeled and diced; 4 carrots, diced; 3 stalks celery, diced; 1 red onion, diced; water, or to cover

This rutabaga soup recipe, perfected over years, is the best stew you'll ever taste. It's a hearty, filling, and inexpensive meal that's both delicious and easy to prepare. The most time-consuming part is the vegetable prep. Chopping and dicing by hand takes a bit longer, but the effort is worth it. Feel free to use pork, beef, or venison for a different twist!

Total time4 hrs 25 mins
Prep time20 mins
Cook time4 hrs 5 mins
Yield15

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1.5 pounds chicken, diced
4 rutabagas, peeled and diced
4 medium beets, peeled and diced
4 carrots, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
1 red onion, diced
water, or to cover

Instructions

Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken in the hot oil until browned completely, approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
Add rutabagas, beets, carrots, celery, and onion to the pot for a flavorful mix.
Pour enough water over the vegetable mixture to ensure complete coverage. Reduce heat to low, simmer for at least 4 hours, and add water as needed to keep vegetables submerged for even cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 111 kcal
Fat Content: 2 g
Fiber Content: 4 g
Sugar Content: 9 g
Sodium Content: 80 mg
Protein Content: 11 g
Cholesterol Content: 23 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 13 g
Saturated Fat Content: 0 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g