Wurzel's Sunday Stew

Created by Wurzel, who not only has a fine taste in music but also in crafting delicious meals, this Sunday Stew is a hearty and comforting dish. Whether you make your own broth or use a store-bought one, this recipe provides a rich blend of vegetables and fruits for a nourishing meal.

Preparation Time: Approx. 45 minutes
Cooking Time: Approx. 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 ½ hours if making homemade broth; 45 minutes otherwise

Ingredients:

• 10 Brussels sprouts
• 2 carrots
• ½ leek
• ¼ turnip
• ½ celery stalk
• 1 small onion
• 1 tomato
• ½ apple
• Fresh garlic
• Salt, pepper

For the homemade vegetable broth (optional):

• Garlic and onion skins
• Vegetable scraps
• 1 chili
• 2 laurel leaves
• Olive oil, salt, pepper

Instructions:

1. Broth Preparation (if making homemade):

   • Heat a pot over medium heat, add olive oil, garlic, onion skins, and other vegetable scraps like celery leaves and leek ends. Add chili, laurel leaves, salt, and pepper, and sauté for about 5 minutes.
   • Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
   • Strain the broth through a fine mesh, add some olive oil to the broth, and discard the solids.
     
     

2. Vegetable Preparation:

   • Wash all vegetables and the apple. Peel carrots, onions, garlic, and turnip.
   • Preheat oven to 250°C (482°F).
   • Chop all veggies and the apple.
     
     

3. Assembling the Brick:

   • Fill the brick with the chopped veggies and apple, then pour the homemade or store-bought broth until half-full. Season with salt and pepper.
     
     

4. Cooking:

   • Let it cook in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
     
     

5. Serving:

   • Enjoy your nourishing Sunday Stew hot from the oven.

Bricklayer’s Note:

• Instead of an apple, you can use ½ a pear or 2-3 plums; try to pick a seasonal fruit.
• Optionally, add some (vegan) feta on top of your stew for added richness.

This stew is perfect for a lazy Sunday, allowing the slow cooking process to blend the flavors beautifully while you relax and enjoy the day.