When the weather turns cold and you want something creamy, filling, and nourishing without spending hours in the kitchen, this stew is the answer. White beans blend into a velvety, dairy-free broth that tastes like potato cream soup but with real protein and fiber to keep you full longer.
It feels like a cozy winter classic, yet all ingredients are affordable, simple, and available year-round — making it perfect for both seasonal holiday meals and evergreen meal prep.
💛 Why You’ll Love It
- Thick, creamy & ultra-comforting
- Naturally high-protein — no powders
- One-pot & minimal ingredients
- Winter-cozy but evergreen
- Freezer + meal prep friendly
❄️ Creamy Garlic White Bean & Potato Winter Stew (High-Protein Cozy Dinner)
Description
This creamy garlic white bean & potato winter stew is thick, hearty, and naturally protein-rich thanks to blended white beans. It’s budget-friendly, simple to make, and loaded with cozy flavors like garlic, thyme, and creamy potatoes. Perfect for cold evenings, meal prep, and anyone craving a filling vegan comfort bowl. Dairy-free, gluten-free, and made in one pot.
Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1 — Prep vegetables
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Dice potatoes and onion; mince garlic.
Step 2 — Sauté aromatics
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Add onion & garlic to pot with a splash of oil; cook until fragrant.
Step 3 — Add potatoes & spices
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Stir in potatoes, thyme, smoked paprika, salt & pepper.
Step 4 — Add broth & simmer
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Pour vegetable broth; cover & cook until potatoes soften.
Step 5 — Blend beans & milk separately
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Blend white beans + oat milk until creamy, then pour into stew.
Step 6 — Stir, thicken & serve
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Simmer 3–5 more minutes until thick and silky.
Note
💡 Tips
✔ Add lemon or vinegar at end for brightness
✔ Replace potatoes with cauliflower for lower-carb version
✔ Freeze up to 2 months
