Hearty Vegetable Stew Recipe

• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 c. sliced onions
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 c. carrots, cut into 1 inch thick slices
• 1 c. celery, cut into 1 inch thick slices
• 4 c. mushrooms, cut into quarters
• 3 med. potatoes (18 ounce. total), unpeeled, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes, undrained, coarsely minced
• 2 c. cooked kidney beans (12 ounce.)
• 1 (8 ounce.) can salt-free (or possibly regular) tomato sauce
• 1 c. water
• 1 teaspoon dry thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1/4 c. water
• 1/4 c. red wine

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