Hearty Vegetable Stew with Tomato, Onion, Carrot, and Potato

1.Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2.Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

3.Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to soften and release their juices.

4.Add the sliced carrots and diced potatoes to the pot, stirring well to combine with the other vegetables.

5.Pour in the vegetable broth and add the dried thyme, dried basil, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir to mix all the ingredients together.

6.Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the carrots and potatoes are tender.

7.Remove the bay leaf before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.