Cozy Onion Stew! | Bulgarian Onion Stew Recipe | Лучена Яхния

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade broth is fresher and more flavorful.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Thyme offers a similar herbal note.

Cut 3 onions roughly and add them to a pot.

Turn the heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pot with the onions.

Add 2 pinches of salt to the pot.

Grate 1 carrot and add it to the pot with the onions.

Chop 1 stick of celery finely and add it to the pot.

Add 6 cloves of smashed and chopped garlic to the pot.

Add half of a red pepper to the pot.

Cover the pot and let the mixture sweat down for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Rough chop 1.5 large tomatoes and add them to the pot.

Add about 1.5 cups of vegetable stock to the pot and bring it to a boil.

Reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer until satisfied, about half an hour.

Add savory to the pot and stir before serving.

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