Hearty New Year Vegetable Stew

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

2.Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.

3.Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

4.Add the sliced carrots and chopped celery to the pot, cooking for 4-5 minutes until they begin to soften.

5.Mix in the diced red and yellow bell peppers, zucchini, and yellow squash, cooking for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6.Add the trimmed green beans and stir to combine all the vegetables.

7.Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes with their juices, stirring well to combine.

8.Season the stew with dried thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

9.Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender.

10.Stir in the chopped kale and cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted.

11.Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

12.Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.