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Things Needed

  • Olive Oil
  • 5 Cloves of Garlic minced
  • 1 Large Onion sliced thin
  • 4 Large Stalks of Celery sliced thin
  • 4 Medium Carrots Shredded
  • 2 Medium Beets Shredded
  • 1 Cup Shredded Red Cabbage
  • 1 Large Bell Pepper Sliced
  • 3 Cups Sliced Fingerling Potatoes
  • 1 Large Can Tomato Sauce (this was a bit over 2 Cups)
  • 1 Can Garbanzo Beans
  • 12 Oz of cubed firm Tofu or Veggie Crumbles
  • 8 Cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 Cup Red Wine
  • 2 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 4 to 5 Teaspoons Dill
  • Italian Seasoning
  • Sea Salt or Rosemary Salt (to taste)

Directions

In a pot combine olive oil, garlic, onion, celery and green pepper over a low to medium heat until the onions become slightly translucent (about 5 min). Add the Carrots and Beet and stir and let cook for about 5 minutes. Add the Tomato Sauce and stir again letting cook for about 5 minutes. Add the Crumbles/Tofu, Worcestershire sauce, Vegetable Broth, red wine and Dill and stir and bring to a light boil. Add the Fingerling Potatoes and a bit of Sea Salt or Rosemary Salt (to taste). Let this simmer for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, add the Garbanzo Beans, cabbage and approximately 2 teaspoons of Italian Seasoning (to taste) and add additional Sea Salt or Rosemary Salt as needed. Let this come to a boil and simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes.

Feel free to top this with Sour Cream and/or Fresh Dill…(or Parm)…

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