veg stew
Spring veg stew with cheddar dumplings
SERVES 6 PREP 20 mins COOK 6 hrs EASY V *
2 tbsp olive oil200g baby carrots, scrubbed, trimmed and halved if large3 leeks, cut into thick slices3 garlic cloves, crushed3 tbsp400ml vegetable stock2 courgettes, cut into large chunks2 x 400g cans butter or cannellini beans, drained1 bay leaf4 thyme, rosemary or tarragon sprigs200ml crème fraîche1 tbsp wholegrain mustard200g broad beans or peas200g spinach½ small bunch of parsley, finely chopped, plus extra to serve
