Entrée: United States – Traditional Camp Vegetable Stew

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Traditional Camp Vegetable Stew recipe
Serving Size: 6
Approximate Time
Prep 10 min
Cook 30 min
Total 40 min

Ingredients

U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate; oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.

2 tbsp (30 ml) butter or oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 potatoes, cubed
2 cups (150 g) cabbage, shredded
1 cup (160 g) corn kernels
1 (14 oz (400 g)) can diced tomatoes
4 cups (960 ml) vegetable broth or water with bouillon
1 tsp (5 ml) dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Show original ingredient measurements
2 tbsp (30 ml) butter or oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 potatoes, cubed
2 cups (150 g) cabbage, shredded
1 cup (160 g) corn kernels
1 (14 oz / 400 g) can diced tomatoes
4 cups (960 ml) vegetable broth or water with bouillon
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat butter or oil in a pot and sauté onion until translucent.
2. Add carrots and potatoes and stir for a few minutes, then add cabbage, corn, tomatoes and stock.
3. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 25–35 minutes until vegetables are tender.
4. Mash a portion of the potatoes and vegetables against the side of the pot to thicken the stew slightly.
5. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot as a rustic entree.
Estimated Nutritional Information*

Per serving | Servings: 6

Calories: 155 kcal
Carbohydrates: 26.9 g
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 4.6 g
Saturated fat: 2.6 g
Trans fat: 0.2 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg
Fiber: 5 g
Sugar: 7.6 g
Sodium: 571 mg
Potassium: 676 mg
Calcium: 62 mg
Iron: 1.62 mg
Vitamin A: 237 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 37.1 mg

Generated: 2026-11-05T19:36:44+00:00

*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Trans fat, Cholesterol, Fiber, Sugar, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.

Recipe Metadata
Recipe ID
2001
Country
United States
Region
Midwestern United States
URL
https://kitchen2mytable.com/view_recipe_data.php?id=2001

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