Healthified Slow Cooker Winter Vegetable Stew

This is a delicious and hearty stew made from some great winter vegetables.  It takes just a few minutes to throw together before you leave for work in the morning and then you will have a rich hearty stew waiting for you when you get home.  Its the perfect thing to keep you warm and cozy while its snowing outside!

Healthified Slow Cooker Winter Vegetable Stew

2 cans (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with herbs, undrained
4 medium red potatoes cubed
4 medium stalks celery cut into 1/2 inch pieces (2 cups)
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
2 medium parsnips, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 medium leeks, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 can (14 oz) vegetable broth
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
1/2 tsp dried rosemary leaves
3 T cornstarch
3 T cold water

In 4 to 5 quart slow cooker, place all ingredients except cornstarch and water.  Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until vegetables are tender.  Mix cornstarch and water; gradually stir into stew until blended.  Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook about 20 minutes longer, stirring occasionally until thickened.

Makes 8 servings

Courtesy of Eat Better America