amazing veggie stew

i've been having a hankering for some type of veggie stew and came across this recpie and decided to try it out with a few variations:

• added zucchini and mushrooms


• did not use the turnip or celery


• substituted leeks for the onion


• browned the veggies (except peas) before adding any liquid


• used no-chicken chicken broth (no tomato like most veggie broths)


• added about 6 cups of the no-chicken broth and 2 additional cups of water


• made a bouquet of sage and added it with the bay leaves (tied a bunch of sage together with a long green part of the leek


• did not use the tamari

verdict: omg was this delish and EASY! the hardest part was cutting all the veggies and not opening the lid after the dumplings were added. eric and i could not believe how tasty this dish was and he didn't miss the chicken at all. i served it with a pinot grigio and it was perfect.

this made about 7 large servings at a measly 4 points a serving. so worth it.