Irish Vegetarian Food Recipe - Vegetarian Irish Stew

• 2 medium onions, sliced
• 1/4 c. unbleached flour
• 4 c. water
• 2 c. mushrooms, thickly sliced
• 1 c. carrot or parsnips, sliced into rounds
• 1 c. turnips or rutabagas, peeled and in large dice
• 1 c. celery, diced
• 1/2 c. split red lentils
• 1/2 c. fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 c. soy sauce or mushroom soy sauce
• 3 vegetarian or soy bouillon cubes
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tsp Marmite or other yeast extract
• 1 tsp. sugar or alternate sweetener
• 1/4 tsp. EACH dried thyme, rosemary, and marjoram
• black pepper to taste
• a dash of Kitchen Bouquet for color (optional)
• 1 c. dry textured vegetable protein chunks {another recipe} optional

In a large, lightly oiled, heavy pot, steam-fry the onion until it begins to soften.
Add the flour and stir around thoroughly.
Add the remaining ingredients, mix well, and bring to a boil.
Cover, turn down to low, and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are done.
Taste for seasoning.
Serve with Colcannon (see recipe below).